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Personnel of the 92nd Bomb Group enjoy refreshments with ladies of the American Red Cross at Alconbury. Caption printed on image: 'American Red Cross Clubmobile "somewhere in Great Britain." "JUST BACK FROM THE TARGET." 4. Passed by US Army Censor no 21 ETO USA.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 740
  • Description: Personnel of the 92nd Bomb Group enjoy refreshments with ladies of the American Red Cross at Alconbury. Caption printed on image: 'American Red Cross...
Master Sergeant Boyles, a waist gunner of the 92nd Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 4 Sep 1942' [stamp]. '219841'[Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'For first publication in Morning Papers on Monday Sept 7th. WHERE'S THOSE NAZIS ? New York Times Photo shows Master Sgt. Boyles of Leaksvilles, North Carolina, stands between belts of cannon bullets ready for action aboard a Flying Fortress which is based in an all-American air stati
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 741
  • Description: Master Sergeant Boyles, a waist gunner of the 92nd Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for...
Lieutenant Helen Pierson, an army nurse based at Wimpole Hall- an 8th Air Force hospital- near Bassingbourn, christens a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group named "Lady Helen of Wimpole" in her honour. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4559 "Lady Helen of Wimpole".'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 734
  • Description: Lieutenant Helen Pierson, an army nurse based at Wimpole Hall- an 8th Air Force hospital- near Bassingbourn, christens a B-17 Flying Fortress of the...
American Red Cross a visit to a bomber crew of the 92nd Bomb Group after a mission.  B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9020) nicknamed "Phyllis" is in the background. 

Caption printed on image: 'American Red Cross Clubmobile "somewhere in Great Britain." "JUST BACK FROM THE TARGET." 4. Passed by US Army Censor no 21 ETO USA.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 737
  • Description: American Red Cross a visit to a bomber crew of the 92nd Bomb Group after a mission. B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9020) nicknamed "Phyllis"...
German soldiers with a captured B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 230081) nicknamed "USS Aliquippa" of the 92nd Bomb Group that crashed in Holland. 12 August 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '92BG with German guards in Holland- 409 BS.' Handwritten caption on revserse: '12/8/43 B-17 PY-O 230081. SD Holland 1943, 92BG.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 753
  • Description: German soldiers with a captured B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 230081) nicknamed "USS Aliquippa" of the 92nd Bomb Group that crashed in Holland...
A B-24 Liberator (NB-G_, serial number 42-52293) nicknamed "Judy's Buggy" of the 44th Bomb Group flies over countryside. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44 BG.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 683
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (NB-G_, serial number 42-52293) nicknamed "Judy's Buggy" of the 44th Bomb Group flies over countryside. Handwritten caption on...
Second Lieutenant Jas H. Montgomery Jr., a bombardier of the 303rd Bomb Group, writes down his details for the Current Affairs Photographer. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257521.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on revese: 'Holder of the Air Medal and 2 oak leaf clusters, 2nd Lieut. (bombardier) Jas. H. Montgomery, Jr, writes down personal particulars for our photographer at a British base. He has taken part in 13 raids o
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 993
  • Description: Second Lieutenant James H Montgomery Jr., a bombardier of the 303rd Bomb Group, writes down his details for the Current Affairs Photographer. Behind...
Second Lieutenant William J Andersen, of the 303rd Bomb Group, smokes a cigar during a game of cards. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257542.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Formerly a bank clerk in New York, 2nd Lieut Willaim J. Andersen, whose home is with his parents at 49 Garden Street, Roslyn Htd, N.Y., has navigated his plane in 17 raids on the Hun.This has gained him the Air Medal and 2 Clusters at the
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 992
  • Description: Second Lieutenant William J Anderson, of the 303rd Bomb Group, smokes a cigar during a game of cards. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current...
Group Commander Colonel Eugene H. Snavely carves the roast at the base of the 44th Bomb Group at Shipdham, Norfolk, 1944.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 674
  • Description: Group Commander Colonel Eugene H. Snavely carves the roast at the base of the 44th Bomb Group at Shipdham, Norfolk, 1944.
Staff Sergeant Max M Westfall, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, fixes a badminton racquet. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257541.'[Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Badminton after bombing Jerry is the relaxation of S/Sgt ( Gunner) Max M. Westfall, of 2044, N. Waco Ave. Wichita, Kansas, a former store clerk in his home town. Aged 23 he has been on 14 raids and won the Air Medal and one cluster. Educated at Which
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 988
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Max M Westfall, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, fixes a badminton racquet. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.'...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group fly in formation.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 687
  • Description: Two B-17Gs of the 91st BG, both most likely assigned to the 401st Bomb Squadron. The foreground ship's radio call number is illegible, but her call...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-F, serial number 42-5763) nicknamed "Bomb Boogie" of the 91st Bomb Group. Image watermarked: 'Crown Copyright Reserved.' Handwritten caption on reverse: '17/7/43 Tempsford [refers to Bomb Boogie's forced landing at RAF Tempsford on this date] MIA 6/9/43.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 689
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-F, serial number 42-5763) nicknamed "Bomb Boogie" of the 91st Bomb Group. Image watermarked: 'Crown Copyright Reserved.'...
Colonel Larry Thomas of the 453rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Larry Thomas 453BG.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1851
  • Description: Colonel Larry Thomas of the 453rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Larry Thomas 453BG.'
First Lieutenant John J. Askins, a pilot of the 91st Bomb Group, in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-K, serial number 42-97851) nicknamed "Qualified Quail", during a practice mission in 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'John Askins pilot Qualified Quail riding co-pilot on practice run with 2 91st. Mickey ships. Fall 1944'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 690
  • Description: First Lieutenant John J. Askins, a pilot of the 91st Bomb Group, in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-K, serial number 42-97851) nicknamed...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group lands at Bassingbourn, 19 March 1943. Image stamped on reverse: 'The Aeroplane.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 19 Feb 1943.' [stamp] and '254315.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Boeing Fortress II in squadron service in Great Britain.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 692
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group lands at Bassingbourn, 19 March 1943. Image stamped on reverse: 'The Aeroplane.' [stamp], 'Passed for...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (LG-W, serial number 42-31333) nicknamed "Wee Willie" of the 91st Bomb Group suffers a direct flak hit on the left wing. 10 April 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4215 "Wee Willie" direct burst of flack on 128th mission.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 693
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (LG-W, serial number 42-31333) nicknamed "Wee Willie" of the 91st Bomb Group suffers a direct flak hit on the left wing. 10...
Major Clemens K. Wurzbach, of the 303rd Bomb Group, tries out a new gramophone record. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257520.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Trying out some new gramophone records at a British base Major Clements K. Wurzbach used to be at a ranch. His home is at Route No.4. Box 156, San Antonio, Texas, where his parents live. Now a pilot and cammander of his squadron he has been awarded the A
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 994
  • Description: Major Clemens K. Wurzbach, of the 303rd Bomb Group, tries out a new gramophone record. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.'...
Technical Sergeant James Wavey and Staff Sergeant Nancis Radkiewicz of the 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '579th Bomb Squadron/ 392nd Bomb Group. T/Sgt James Wavey (L) Radio Officer, S/Sgt Nancis Radkiewicz (R) Waist Gunner. Crew of Lt RJ Benson.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1846
  • Description: Technical Sergeant James Wavey and Staff Sergeant Nancis Radkiewicz of the 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '579th Bomb Squadron/...
Master Sergeant Arthur E. Chatfield and Master Sergeant Frank L. Bossert, of the 303rd Bomb Group, check stock lists in the technical supply section. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943.' [stamp] and '245296.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ''HOW THE BOYS LIVE AND WORK AT FLYING FORTRESS STATION IN ENGLAND: Wide World Photo Shows: M/Sgt. Arthur Chatfield, Class (?) P.O., Gloucester County, VA. (Left) waits in Technical Supply section while M
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1003
  • Description: Master Sergeant Arthur E. Chatfield and Master Sergeant Frank L. Bossert, of the 303rd Bomb Group, check stock lists in the technical supply section...
Sergeant Fredrick Wilson, a tail gunner of the 97th Bomb Group, in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 751
  • Description: Sergeant Fredrick Wilson, a tail gunner of the 97th Bomb Group, in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress.