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Belgium , 1945, photographed by an airman of the 466th Bomb Group. Image via George Parker. Written on slide casing: 'Belgium, France, 1945.

FRE 10566

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10566
  • Description: Belgium , 1945, photographed by an airman of the 466th Bomb Group. Image via George Parker. Written on slide casing: 'Belgium, France, 1945.
A gunner aboard a 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress parked at Chelveston airbase mans the radio-room machine-gun position.

FRE 10459

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10459
  • Description: A gunner aboard a 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress parked at Chelveston airbase mans the radio-room machine-gun position.
Staff Sergeant Armstrong, ball turret gunner of Lieutenant Ashcraft's 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress, part-way into his 'charge', the ball turret of the aircraft. Passed for publication 17 Feb 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '305BG. Ashcraft's crew.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortress Crew. Associated Press Photo Shows:- The Ball Turret Gunner St.Sgt. Armstrnog, examines his charge before the takeoff. Contrary to popular belief, he does not enter the turret from outside before takeoff but

FRE 10457

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10457
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Armstrong, ball turret gunner of Lieutenant Ashcraft's 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress, part-way into his 'charge', the ball...
A B-17 Flying Fortress flies over an articulated truck, 1943. Passed for publication Sep 1943. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. . Censor no: 34600. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 10179

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10179
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress flies over an articulated truck, 1943. Passed for publication Sep 1943. A printed caption was previously attached to the...
The nose of a 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Leading Lady". The aircraft has had all its visible engines removed, and also has completed over 100 missions at the time of this photograph. Handwritten caption on reverse: '305BG, Kingman.'

FRE 10458

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10458
  • Description: The nose of a 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Leading Lady". The aircraft has had all its visible engines removed, and also has...
A diagram of the layout of a K-14 Computing Sight, installed on USAAF P-51D Mustangs. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Carried by the P-51D.'

FRE 10180

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10180
  • Description: A diagram of the layout of a K-14 Computing Sight, installed on USAAF P-51D Mustangs. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Carried by the P-51D.'
A gunner of a 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress at his twin-machine gun position.

FRE 10455

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10455
  • Description: A gunner of a 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress at his twin-machine gun position.
Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6049), 7 September 1942-26 July 1943.

FRE 10177

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10177
  • Description: Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6049), 7 September 1942-26 July 1943.
Joe Pellegrini of the 305th Bomb Group examines a map before a mission Passed for publication 22 Nov 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'USAAF 24. 305BG. Joe Pellegrini.' Printed caption on reverse: Pennsylvanians at Bomber Base in Britain. Associated Press Photo Shows: Lt. Joseph Pellegrini, 512 S. 7th St., Phila., PA. who took part in the Schweinfurt Raid, seen with a target folder. Lt. Pelligrini is Leading Bombardier in the bomber "Smilin' Thru' ". Censor no: 293876. On reverse: Associated Press, U

FRE 10456

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10456
  • Description: Joe Pellegrini of the 305th Bomb Group examines a map before a mission Passed for publication 22 Nov 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'USAAF 24...
Part of the bomb sight used by USAAF bombers to accurately position their bombing runs. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bomb Sight.' Printed caption removed from reverse. Handwritten instruction on reverse indicating orientation of photo.

FRE 10178

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10178
  • Description: Part of the bomb sight used by USAAF bombers to accurately position their bombing runs. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bomb Sight.' Printed caption...
The top of the fuselage of a 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-49319) piloted by Lieutenant Ashcraft in February 1943 at Chelveston airbase. Nearest the camera is the radio-room machine-gun, manned by the radio operator, and in the background (towards the aircraft's nose) is the twin-machine-gun top-turret manned by the engineer. Passed for publication 17 Feb 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '249319. 2/43. 305BG. Ashcraft crew.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortress Crew. Associ

FRE 10453

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10453
  • Description: The top of the fuselage of a 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-49319) piloted by Lieutenant Ashcraft in February 1943 at...
Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6051) of the 80th Fighrer Group, 10th Air Force, 11 September 1942-12 August 1943.

FRE 10175

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10175
  • Description: Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6051) of the 80th Fighrer Group, 10th Air Force, 11 September 1942-12 August 1943.
A B-17 Flying Fortress crew count up the scores in a horse-shoe pitching match in downtime at Chelveston airbase. Passed for publication 21 Apr 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'No. 5. Photo Shows: Fortress crew counting up the score during a horse-shoe pitching match.' Censor no: 259786. On reverse: Planet News Ltd., US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 10454

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10454
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress crew count up the scores in a horse-shoe pitching match in downtime at Chelveston airbase. Passed for publication 21 Apr 1943...
Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6052), 13 September 1942-31 January 1943.

FRE 10176

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10176
  • Description: Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6052), 13 September 1942-31 January 1943.
Four officers of a 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress study a map by their aircraft before setting off on a raid. They are from left to right: Lieutenant R.L. Caukin, Lieutenant John H. Perkins, Lieutenant Charles O. Cramer and Lieutenant R.B. West. Passed as censored 21 Apr 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'No. 12. Photo Shows: Officers of Fortress crew study a map before taking off. (Left to Right): Lieut. R.L. Caukin, Lieut. John H. Perkins, Lieut. Charles O. Cramer and Lieut. R.B. West.' Censor no

FRE 10451

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10451
  • Description: Four officers of a 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress study a map by their aircraft before setting off on a raid. They are from left to right...
Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6064) of the 80th Fighter Group, 10th Air Force, 11 September 1942-12 August 1943.

FRE 10173

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10173
  • Description: Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6064) of the 80th Fighter Group, 10th Air Force, 11 September 1942-12 August 1943.
Lieutenant Ashcraft of the 305th Bomb Group watches Sergeant Patterson and Sergeant Corser put on their flying gear. Passed for publication 17 Feb 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '305BG.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortress Crew. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Lt. Ashcraft wearing his Mae West watches Sgt. Patterson and Sgt. Corser (right) don their high altitude suits. ASH.' Censor no: 249308. On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bu

FRE 10452

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10452
  • Description: Lieutenant Ashcraft of the 305th Bomb Group watches Sergeant Patterson and Sergeant Corser put on their flying gear. Passed for publication 17 Feb...
Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6050), 11 September 1942-4 November 1942.

FRE 10174

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10174
  • Description: Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6050), 11 September 1942-4 November 1942.
B-26 Marauders of the 386th Bomb Group fly in formation over Boxted airbase.

FRE 10848

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10848
  • Description: B-26 Marauders of the 386th Bomb Group fly in formation over Boxted airbase.
A 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group (UN-A, serial number 44-19786) P-47 Thunderbolt in flight.

FRE 10846

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10846
  • Description: A 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group (UN-A, serial number 44-19786) P-47 Thunderbolt in flight.