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Lieutenant Colonel David C Schilling of the 56th Fighter Group enjoys a drink with a Women's Auxiliary Service Pilot. Handwritten caption on reverse: '23 18g.'

FRE 2508

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2508
  • Description: Lieutenant Colonel David C Schilling of the 56th Fighter Group enjoys a drink with a Women's Auxiliary Service Pilot. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
Ralph Johnson a pilot of the 56th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt. Johnson has signed the image: "Keep your nose clean. Ralph Johnson." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Ralph Johnson.' On reverse: Official Photograph Army Air Forces [Stamp].

FRE 2502

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2502
  • Description: Ralph Johnson a pilot of the 56th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt. Johnson has signed the image: "Keep your nose clean. Ralph Johnson."...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (41-6196) of the 56th Fighter Group prepares for take off.

FRE 2501

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2501
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (41-6196) of the 56th Fighter Group prepares for take off.
A P-51 Mustang painted on the control tower at Leiston, home of the 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Painting of P-51 on control tower wall.' On reverse: 22 Mar 1953 and Ilford [Stamp].

FRE 3182

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3182
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang painted on the control tower at Leiston, home of the 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Painting of P-51 on control...
A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group scores a direct hit on a Messerschmitt Bf 109, 12 May 1944. Gun camera image. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Picture #2 - 12 May 1944. Less than three separate, [wild?] engagements. This Me 109 was caught assembling with a formation of Luftwaffe Fighter aircraft at 28000 feet between Frankfurt and Wiesbaden. He'd just turned into a climbing left turn. With a couple of [wing's?] lead at 250 to 300 yards - he was allowed to fly thru 5 seconds of fire from eight

FRE 2500

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2500
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group scores a direct hit on a Messerschmitt Bf 109, 12 May 1944. Gun camera image. Handwritten caption on...
A pilot of the 357th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang.

FRE 3181

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3181
  • Description: Otto Jenkins of the 357th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang.
A P-47 Thunderbolt (LM-O, serial number 41-6347) nicknamed "Torchy" of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, flown by Eugene "Gene" O'Neill.

FRE 2499

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2499
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (LM-O, serial number 41-6347) nicknamed "Torchy" of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, flown by Eugene "Gene" O'Neill.
A two seat P-51 Mustang (C5-H) nicknamed "Eager Beaver" of the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group Converted from a P-51 Mustang (G4-Q, 43-6787) nicknamed "Shanty Irish" by the 469th Service Squadron.

FRE 3186

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3186
  • Description: A two seat P-51 Mustang (C5-H) nicknamed "Eager Beaver" of the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group Converted from a P-51 Mustang (G4-Q, 43...
P-51 Mustangs nicknamed "Sebastian" and (G4-H) nicknamed "U've Had It!" of the 357th Fighter Group. Composite image.

FRE 3185

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3185
  • Description: P-51 Mustangs nicknamed "Sebastian" and (G4-H) nicknamed "U've Had It!" of the 357th Fighter Group. Composite image.
P-47 Thunderbolts including (LM-O, serial number 41-6347) of the 56th Fighter Group escort a B-24 Liberator.

FRE 2503

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2503
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts including (LM-O, serial number 41-6347) of the 56th Fighter Group escort a B-24 Liberator.
Lieutenant Colonel Clarence E. " Bud" Anderson Jr., Captain in the 357th Fighter Group. Post war portrait. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt. Col. Clarence E. Anderson Jr.'

FRE 3190

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3190
  • Description: Lieutenant Colonel Clarence E. " Bud" Anderson Jr., Captain in the 357th Fighter Group. Post war portrait. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt. Col...
Captain Gerald Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt. Passed for publication 16 Sep 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Gerald Johnson. 65114.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Second Thunderbolt Pilot Claims Ace Status. Captain Gerald Johnson, 25 years old, fighter-pilot from Owenton, KY, is now officially credited as the second Thunderbolt pilot of the Eighth U.S. Air Force to become an ace by destroying five enemy aircraft. This was announced after examination of the c

FRE 2494

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2494
  • Description: Captain Gerald Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt. Passed for publication 16 Sep 1943. Handwritten caption on...
P-51 Mustangs nicknamed "Sweet Helen II", (G4-U, serial number 44-13334) nicknamed "Wee Willy II", (serial number 44-13719) and (serial number 44-13596) of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group fly in formation.

FRE 3188

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3188
  • Description: P-51 Mustangs nicknamed "Sweet Helen II", (G4-U, serial number 44-13334) nicknamed "Wee Willy II", (serial number 44-13719) and (serial number 44...
A P-51 Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group destroys an ME 109. Gun camera photograph. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Me109, #12 destroyed.'

FRE 3189

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3189
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group destroys an ME 109. Gun camera photograph. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Me109, #12 destroyed.'
P-47 Thunderbolts of the 56th Fighter Group fly in formation, 11 March 1943. Passed for publication 11 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '11-17. A formation of Thunderbolt fighter planes flying over a U.S. Army Air Force station "somewhere in England." And March 11th 1943 PN.' On reverse: Planet News Ltd., 'Not To Be Released Before', US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 2497

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2497
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of the 56th Fighter Group fly in formation, 11 March 1943. Passed for publication 11 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '11-17. A...
P-47 Thunderbolts of the 56th Fighter Group fly in formation, 11 March 1943. Passed for publication 11 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '22937. Formation flights of the P-47 "Thunderbolts". E.N. S&G.' On reverse: Sport & General Press Agency, 'Not To Be Released Before', US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 2498

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2498
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of the 56th Fighter Group fly in formation, 11 March 1943. Passed for publication 11 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '22937...
P-47 Thunderbolts of the 56th Fighter Group fly in formation over the control tower at Kings Cliffe, 11 March 1943. Passed for publication 11 Mar 1943. On reverse: Planet News Ltd., 'Not To Be Released Before', US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 2495

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2495
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of the 56th Fighter Group fly in formation over the control tower at Kings Cliffe, 11 March 1943. Passed for publication 11 Mar 1943...
P-47 Thunderbolts of the 56th Fighter Group fly in formation, 11 March 1943. Passed for publication 11 Mar 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'USAAF Pool.' Printed caption on reverse: '11-17. A formation of Thunderbolt fighter planes flying over a U.S. Army Air Force station "somewhere in England." And March 11th 1943 PN.' On reverse: Planet News Ltd., 'Not To Be Released Before', US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 2496

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2496
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of the 56th Fighter Group fly in formation, 11 March 1943. Passed for publication 11 Mar 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
A crashed B-26C Marauder (serial number 41-34777) nicknamed "Black Fury" of the 323rd Bomb Group, 19 August 1943. Official caption on image: "(GAD-20-1-323)(19-8-43)(A/C No. 41-34777)(Type B-26C6)."

FRE 4691

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4691
  • Description: A crashed B-26C Marauder, serial number 41-34777, named, Black Fury, of the 456th Bomb Squadron, the 323rd Bomb Group. 19 August 1943. Official...
Interior of a crashed B-26C Marauder (serial number 41-34777) nicknamed "Black Fury" of the 323rd Bomb Group, 19 August 1943. Official caption on image: "(GAD-20-5-323)(19-8-43)(A/C No. 41-34777)(Type B-26C6)."

FRE 4692

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4692
  • Description: Interior of a crashed B-26C Marauder (serial number 41-34777) nicknamed "Black Fury" of the 323rd Bomb Group, 19 August 1943. Official caption on...