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First Lieutenant Robert C Peterson with the dog mascot of the 44th Bomb Group: Pilot Officer "Rusty". 25 October 1943. First Lieutenant Robert C Peterson of the 44th Bomb Group sits inside a B-24 Liberator with the aircraft's mascot: Pilot-Officer "Rusty". Image stamped with Ministry of Information press censor, 25 October 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Pilot Officer "Rusty" - dog of many missions. Pilot Officer "Rusty" - mascot of a Liberator operating from this country, was flown to England from the

FRE 655

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 655
  • Description: First Lieutenant Robert C Peterson with the dog mascot of the 44th Bomb Group: Pilot Officer "Rusty". 25 October 1943. First Lieutenant Robert C...
The nose art of B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-100429) nicknamed "Consolidated Mess" of the 44th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44 BG.'

FRE 672

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 672
  • Description: The nose art of B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-100429) nicknamed "Consolidated Mess" of the 44th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44 BG...
Nissen huts at Shipdham airbase, home of the 44th Bomb Group. Image via Colonel William R Cameron.

FRE 670

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 670
  • Description: Nissen huts at Shipdham airbase, home of the 44th Bomb Group. Image via Colonel William R Cameron. This is part of the 67th BG LIVING SITE
Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group watch as a B-24 Liberator comes in to land.

FRE 669

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 669
  • Description: Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group watch as a B-24 Liberator comes in to land.
Ground personnel of the 44th Bomb Group work on a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23817) nicknamed "Suzy Q".

FRE 668

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 668
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 44th Bomb Group work on the B-24D Liberator, 41-23817. Suzy Q.
Field Ambulances standby as B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for takeoff at Shipdham. Image has been signed on reverse with an illegible signature. Handwritten caption on reverse: '281-66-76.'

FRE 667

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 667
  • Description: Field Ambulances standby as B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for takeoff at Shipdham. Image has been signed on reverse with an illegible...
Ground Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group conduct work on the engines of a B-24 Liberator.

FRE 666

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 666
  • Description: Ground Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group conduct work on the engines of a B-24 Liberator.
Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group attend a presentation ceremony for Colonel Leon Johnson, where he is awarded the Medal of Honour by Lieutenant-General Jacob F. Devers. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 23 NOV 1943 General Section Press & Censorship Bureau' Printed Caption on reverse: 'Ploesti raid hero honoured. By direction of the President of U.S.A. Col Leon W. Johnson Commanding Officer of a heavy bombardment Group has been awarded the Medal of Honour. This is the U.S. equivalent of th

FRE 665

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 665
  • Description: Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group attend a presentation ceremony for Colonel Leon Johnson, where he is awarded the Medal of Honour by Lieutenant...
Colonel Leon Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group salutes after receiving his medal of honour. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 23 November 1943 General Section Press & Censorship Bureau.' Printed caption on reverse: '30945. Col Johnson wearing his Medal of Honour. S. &. G.'

FRE 664

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 664
  • Description: Colonel Leon Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group salutes after receiving his medal of honour. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 23 November...
Staff Sergeant Schuster, a waist gunner of the 447th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'S/Sgt Schuster, waist gunner.'

FRE 1760

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1760
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Schuster, a waist gunner of the 447th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'S/Sgt Schuster, waist gunner.'
Technical Sergeant Everett L Wales and Staff Sergeant James J Doherty of the 452nd Bomb Group debrief in a Nissen hut after the Romilly mission. Image via Walt Chochrek. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Crew members of "The Punched Fowl" 452nd B Grp, 730 Sqdn. [asterisk indicates the airman in deceased] Left T/Sgt Everett L Wales*- Radio operator, Right S/Sgt James J Doherty- tail gunner. Photo taken Feb 4 (2-6-44) Debriefing in the Nissen hut for the Romilly, France mission. Our first mission. The group'

FRE 1814

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1814
  • Description: Technical Sergeant Everett L Wales and Staff Sergeant James J Doherty of the 452nd Bomb Group debrief in a Nissen hut after the Romilly mission. Image...
Staff Sergeant Walter Dager, a tail gunner of the 91st Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress at Bassingbourn airbase. Image stamped on reverse: '246383' [Censor no]. Passed for Publication 1 Feb 1943 [stamp]. Printed Caption on reverse: 'Some of the airmen from America who are taking part in the daily raids on enemy occupied territory and Germany, in their giant high altitude aircraft the "Flying Fortress" capable of carrying a 11,000 [censor has amended figure to 10,000] pound bomb load. Photo shows -

FRE 715

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 715
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Walter Dager, a tail gunner of the 91st Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress at Bassingbourn airbase. Image stamped on reverse:...
Ground crew of the 91st Bomb Group refuel a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-G, serial number 42-5069) nicknamed "Our Gang", at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on reverse: '246365' [Censor no]. Passed for Publication 1 Feb 1943 [stamp]. Printed Caption on reverse: 'Some of the airmen from America who are taking part in the daily raids on enemy occupied territory and Germany, in their giant high altitude aircraft the "Flying Fortress" capable of carrying a 11,000 [censor has amended figure to 10,000] pound bomb load.

FRE 716

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 716
  • Description: Ground crew of the 91st Bomb Group refuel a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-G, serial number 42-5069) nicknamed "Our Gang", at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on...
A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group, with their B-17 Flying Fortress (GN-V, serial number 42-2966), after a raid on Germany. From left to right they are: Sergeant Ward W. Kirkpatrick (Kalispel, Montana); Technical Sergeant Lucian W. Means, (Luguna Beach, California); First Lieutenant Milton K. Conver (Cincinnatti, Ohio); Second Lieutenant John W Dillenger (Avoca, Iowa), Co-Pilot; Captain B.B. Southworth (Columbus, Ohio), Pilot; Sergeant Jack Belk (Temple, Texas); Sergeant William Fleming (Burdine, Kentu

FRE 997

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 997
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group, with their B-17 Flying Fortress (GN-V, serial number 42-2966), after a raid on Germany. From left to right...
Personnel of the 91st Bomb Group and local civillians hold a party to celebrate two years of the 91st Bomb Group at Bassingbourn. October 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Bassingbourn 2nd anniversary party Oct 1944. Invited neighbors and other friends. 3 day party, with Glenn Miller, Chicken and ice cream.'

FRE 699

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 699
  • Description: Personnel of the 91st Bomb Group and local civillians hold a party to celebrate two years of the 91st Bomb Group at Bassingbourn. October 1944...
Captain Larry Atwell of the 91st Bomb Group conducts weather calculations in preparation for a bombing mission. Bassingbourn 20 June 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '79265 AC. Capt Larry Atwell of Wakefield, Massachusetts makes weather and cloud calculations for a bombing mission by Boeing B-17s at Bassingbourne [sic], England. 20 June 1943. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 698

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 698
  • Description: Captain Larry Atwell of the 91st Bomb Group conducts weather calculations in preparation for a bombing mission. Bassingbourn 20 June 1943. Printed...
Staff Sergeant Russell M Warren of the 303rd Bomb Group in position inside the Radio Gunner post of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Official caption printed on image: 'GPR_63-14-303)(6-6-43) "Hells Angels"- Radio Room Gunner.' Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 15 Jun 1943.' [stamp], 'USA (BRI) CCC: Gun.' [annotiation] and '29093.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'S/Sgt Russell M. Warren, radio compartment gunner, of [illegible] New Mexico.'

FRE 967

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 967
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Russell M Warren of the 303rd Bomb Group in position inside the Radio Gunner post of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Official caption printed...
Army Air Force cooks of the 91st Bomb Group prepare pancakes in the mess at Bassingbourn. Printed caption on reverse: '69438 AC. Cooks in the mess at Bassingbourne [sic], England, get the hot cakes ready for men of the 91st Bomb Group based there. 1944.'

FRE 696

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 696
  • Description: Army Air Force cooks of the 91st Bomb Group prepare pancakes in the mess at Bassingbourn. Printed caption on reverse: '69438 AC. Cooks in the mess at...
The left wing of B-17 Flying Fortress (LG-W, serial number 42-31333) nicknamed "Wee Willie" of the 91st Bomb Group falls away after having suffered a direct flak hit. 10 April 1945.

FRE 695

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 695
  • Description: The left wing of B-17 Flying Fortress (LG-W, serial number 42-31333) nicknamed "Wee Willie" of the 91st Bomb Group falls away after having suffered a...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (LG-W, serial number 42-31333) nicknamed "Wee Willie" of the 91st Bomb Group explodes after suffering a direct flak hit to the left wing. 10 April 1945.

FRE 694

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 694
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (LG-W, serial number 42-31333) nicknamed "Wee Willie" of the 91st Bomb Group explodes after suffering a direct flak hit to the...