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The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3265 ) nicknamed "Holy Mackeral!" of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GM-1-4-96)(11-8-43).' Handwritten caption on reverse: '23265, MIA 16/12/43.'

FRE 854

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 854
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3265 ) nicknamed "Holy Mackeral!" of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image:...
An airman of the 96th Bomb Group stands with a giant flak hole on the tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 4?-??988).

FRE 863

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 863
  • Description: An airman [tail gunner S/Sgt Charles Haywood] of the 96th Bomb Group stands with a giant flak hole on the tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial...
Personnel of the 96th Bomb Group read the signatures of Boeing workers written on a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3265) nicknamed "5 Grand". This aircraft was the 5000th B-17 produced by Boeing Seattle factory and was signed by the employees who made her.

FRE 859

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 859
  • Description: Personnel of the 96th Bomb Group read the signatures of Boeing workers written on a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37716) nicknamed "5 Grand"...
Personnel of the 96th Bomb Group receive an outdoor briefing in 1944. Image via M.L. Gibson. Official caption printed on image: 'USEC, Russia 1944.'

FRE 860

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 860
  • Description: Personnel of the 96th Bomb Group and the 452nd Bomb Group receive briefing against the wall of a bombed-out railway building in Poltava, Russia...
An engineer of the 96th Bomb Group at work on the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Robert J Apperson.'

FRE 861

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 861
  • Description: An engineer of the 96th Bomb Group at work on the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Robert J Apperson.'
Two ground crewmen of the 96th Bomb Group work on the ball turret of a B-17 Flying Fortress.

FRE 862

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 862
  • Description: Two ground crewmen of the 96th Bomb Group work on the ball turret of a B-17 Flying Fortress.
A bomber crew of the 96th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-32**). Handwritten caption on reverse: '24/12/44.'

FRE 869

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 869
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 96th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-32**). Handwritten caption on reverse: '24/12/44.'
Ground personnel of the 96th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30180) nicknamed "Black Hawk".

FRE 866

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 866
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 96th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30180) nicknamed "Black Hawk".
The nose art of B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30040) nicknamed "Wabbit Twacks III" of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image is obscured.

FRE 867

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 867
  • Description: The nose art of B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30040) nicknamed "Wabbit Twacks III" of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image...
A bomber crew, led by Captain Vern Iverson, of the 96th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30412) nicknamed "Mischief-Maker II". Official caption pritned on image: (GPR-50-1-96)(22-8-43) Capt Iverson's Crew.

FRE 864

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 864
  • Description: A bomber crew, led by Captain Vern Iverson, of the 96th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30412) nicknamed "Mischief-Maker...
A recreation room of the 96th Bomb Group.

FRE 865

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 865
  • Description: A recreation room of the 96th Bomb Group.
Staff Sergeant Antoni Bednarchuk, a tail gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, holds the group's mascot by the tail guns of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp]. 'Passed for Publication 19 April 1943.' [stamp], 'Not to be Published before 20 April 1943.' [printed note] and '257534.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Former bus driver at Providence, R.I. S/Sgt (Gunner) Antoni Bednarchuk,aged 27 has now taken 8 trips by air against the Germans. He has

FRE 926

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 926
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Antoni Bednarchuk, a tail gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, holds the group's mascot by the tail guns of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image...
Staff Sergeant Harry Meyers of the 303rd Bomb Group adjusts his flying boots. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publciation 16 Dec 1942.' [stamp] and '238791.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"Ready to go". Here is S/Sgt Harry N Meyers,of 114 Rohman Ave ,Peoria, Ill. Fixing his flying kit. Aged 26, married, he worked as a carpenter way back in the days of peace. His parents, Mr and Mrs Albert A Meyers are at 919 Ellis St Peoria, Ill. Sgt Meyers went

FRE 931

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 931
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Harry Meyers of the 303rd Bomb Group adjusts his flying boots. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp],...
First Lieutenant Steve C. Owen Jr. of the 390th Bomb Group practices the violin. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289777.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES KEEP UP THE ATTACK. EH/MoH. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortress of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command keep up their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These pictures were taken at an 8th A.F. bomber command sta

FRE 1601

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1601
  • Description: First Lieutenant Steve C. Owen Jr. of the 390th Bomb Group practices the violin. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 25...
First Lieutenant Fitzsimmons, First Lieutenant Boettcher and Captain Row of the 390th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30713) nicknamed "Phyllis Marie", after being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1st Lt Fitzsimmons,1st Lt Boettcher, Capt. Row Afternoon of day received distinguished flying cross from Gen Curtis Le May Left Squadron following day headed back to USA Mid-Feb 1944 Co-Pilot Missing in Action Emden Dec 11, 1943'

FRE 1574

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1574
  • Description: First Lieutenant Fitzsimmons, First Lieutenant Boettcher and Captain Row of the 390th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42...
Lieutenant James T. Wilson and Lieutenant Robert J. Owen of the 386th Bomb Group in the cockpit of their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279545.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT THE US MARAUDERS BASE. The B-26 Marauders, American super medium bombers are operating now from bases in Britain. This series of pictures shows various scenes at the airfield where the ground crew and the fliers work together

FRE 2253

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2253
  • Description: Lieutenant James T. Wilson and Lieutenant Robert J. Owen of the 386th Bomb Group in the cockpit of their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not...
Three airmen of the 392nd Bomb Group with a 597th Bomb Squadron B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-99990) nicknamed "Short Snorter". Jesse Litz is standing in front of the pegasus insignia. Handwritten caption on reverse: '392/597. Jesse LITZ under horse insignia, other two unknown.'

FRE 1658

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1658
  • Description: Three airmen of the 579th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group, with B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-99990) nicknamed "Short Snorter". Jesse Litz is...
A bomber crew of the 401st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'L to R: Front row: M/Sgt Victor Magnuson (C/C), Sgt William Hemmila (Asst). Back row: Cpl Howard McKinney, Scribner Daily (P), Sgt Herbert Westentaf.'

FRE 2216

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2216
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 401st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'L to R: Front row: M/Sgt Victor Magnuson (C/C)...
Second Lieutenant FL Shaw and his crew of the 401st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress after a mission. Printed caption on reverse: '65693 AC- Lt Shaw and crew of the 401st Bomb Group, stationed at an 8th AF Base in England 8 May 1945. US Air Force Photo.' Handwritten caption on reverse: '2nd Lt FL Shaw & crew 614th BS, shot down at the crew's 10th mission 11/4/44, Polilz. All POW's 2nd from right, front row coloured?'

FRE 1715

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1715
  • Description: Second Lieutenant FL Shaw and his crew of the 401st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress after a mission. Printed caption on reverse: '65693 AC-...
Ground personnel of the 401st Bomb Group attend to a crashed B-17 (SC-S, serial number 42-97938) nicknamed "Twan-n-g-g" piloted by Lieutenant Donald M. Schliemann. Printed caption on reverse: '65727 AC- When Lt Donald M Schliemann was landing the Boeing B-17 "Twan-n-g-g" after the mission over Munster, Germany, the landing gear buckled and the plane careened off the runway coming to a stop on the perimeter. Here 401st Bomb Group inspect the damage to the plane 28 October 1944. (Aircraft no. 42-97938). US

FRE 1711

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1711
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 401st Bomb Group attend to a crashed B-17 (SC-S, serial number 42-97938) nicknamed "Twan-n-g-g" piloted by Lieutenant Donald M...