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A P-36A Hawk (PT-84) of the 55th Pursuit Squadron at the National Guard, Los Angeles, 1939. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-36A. 55th Pursuit Sqdn. Photo by W.L. Swisher. National Guard airport, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, 1939. (Larkins).'

FRE 2382

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2382
  • Description: A P-36A Hawk (PT-84) of the 55th Pursuit Squadron at the National Guard, Los Angeles, 1939. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-36A. 55th Pursuit Sqdn...
A bomb shelter at Kings Cliffe, known as "Agony Acres" by the 20th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Area 5 "Agony Acres", Bomb Shelter.'

FRE 2376

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2376
  • Description: A bomb shelter at Kings Cliffe, known as "Agony Acres" by the 20th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Area 5 "Agony Acres", Bomb Shelter...
An emergency water tank at Kings Cliffe, home of the 20th Fighter Group Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Area 5. Emergency water - ^ to the mess hall. JWP.'

FRE 2377

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2377
  • Description: An emergency water tank at Kings Cliffe, home of the 20th Fighter Group Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Area 5. Emergency water - ^ to the mess hall...
A smoking target, bombed by a US Army Air Force aircraft. Strike photograph.

FRE 6390

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6390
  • Description: A smoking target, bombed by a US Army Air Force aircraft. Strike photograph.
The Duchess of Kent, General D. Hunter and Colonel B. Anderson of the 4th Fighter Group inspect the cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '24-6-43.' 271401 Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry o

FRE 2374

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2374
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent, General D. Hunter and Colonel B. Anderson of the 4th Fighter Group inspect the cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt during a royal visit...
A smoking target, bombed by a US Army Air Force aircraft. Strike photograph.

FRE 6389

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6389
  • Description: A smoking target, bombed by a US Army Air Force aircraft. Strike photograph.
Kings Cliffe, home of the 20th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Area 5.'

FRE 2375

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2375
  • Description: Kings Cliffe, home of the 20th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Area 5.'
The Duchess of Kent, General D. Hunter and Colonel Ross G. Hoyt of the 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone Photo Shows: Left t

FRE 2372

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2372
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent, General D. Hunter and Colonel Ross G. Hoyt of the 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for...
A B-25 Mitchell (serial number 42-53357) nicknamed "Miss Nashville" of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group and a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24434). Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Written on slide casing: 'B-25 253357, B-17 124434 The Mud Hen. Elliot Roosevelt A/C. Mount Farm 1943.'

FRE 6371

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6371
  • Description: A B-25 Mitchell (serial number 42-53357) nicknamed "Miss Nashville" of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group and a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial...
The Duchess of Kent inspects personnel of 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone Photo Shows: The Duchess of Kent reviews the men

FRE 2371

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2371
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent inspects personnel of 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed...
Ground personnel load a bomb into a P-47 Thunderbolt.

FRE 6372

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6372
  • Description: Ground personnel load a bomb into a P-47 Thunderbolt. The image is reversed (propeller turning the wrong way).
A P-47 Thunderbolt testting ammunition and firepower.

FRE 6373

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6373
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt testting ammunition and firepower.
The Duchess of Kent talks to General D. Hunter under to wing of a P-47 Thunderbolt of the 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone

FRE 2373

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2373
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent talks to General D. Hunter under to wing of a P-47 Thunderbolt of the 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943...
An airman paints mission markings onto the nose of his Spitfire.

FRE 6374

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6374
  • Description: An airman paints mission markings onto the nose of his Spitfire.
The Duchess of Kent inspects a P-47 Thunderbolt of 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone Photo Shows: The Duchess of Kent lookin

FRE 2368

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2368
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent inspects a P-47 Thunderbolt of 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943...
A pilot in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt.

FRE 6375

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6375
  • Description: CAPT Robert S. Johnson of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th FG in the cockpit of his P-47D serial 42-76234 "All Hell" (coded HV-P).
The Duchess of Kent gives the Eagle Squadron insignia toMajor John G. Dufour of the 4th Fighter Group, during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone Photo

FRE 2367

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2367
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent gives the Eagle Squadron insignia toMajor John G. Dufour of the 4th Fighter Group, during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943...
A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 78th Fighter Group and a Spitfire of 402 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force. Handwritten on slide casing:"WZ:J 78FG AE-C Spitfire". Film still.

FRE 6376

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6376
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 78th Fighter Group and a Spitfire of 402 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force. Handwritten on slide casing:"WZ:J 78FG AE-C...
The Duchess of Kent shakes hands with Colonel Ross G. Hoyt of the 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone Photo Shows: The Duchess

FRE 2370

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2370
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent shakes hands with Colonel Ross G. Hoyt of the 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication...
Two airmen admire pin ups inside a crew building.

FRE 6377

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6377
  • Description: Walker Mahurin (left) and an airman of the 56th Fighter Group admire a pin up inside a crew building.