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Lieutenant-Colonel Baskin Lawrence, Lieutenant Chauncey Hicks and Staff Sergeant Willaim Zeigler of the 91st Bomb Group visit Technical Sergeant James Osborne, who was injured when their B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-Y, serial number 42-29797) nicknamed "Old Ironsides" crashed into the Channel on return from a mission over Germany. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 21 Jun 1943 [censor has added 'also passed U.S.']' [stamp] and '271235' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'SAIDMAN. ILLUS. 2

FRE 718

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 718
  • Description: Lieutenant-Colonel Baskin Lawrence, Lieutenant Chauncey Hicks and Staff Sergeant Willaim Zeigler of the 91st Bomb Group visit Technical Sergeant James...
An airman of the 91st Bomb Group pins bombing targets onto a map inside barracks at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on reverse: 'Saidman Illustrated copyright'[stamp].Passed for Publication ' [stamp].'271987' [Censor no]. 'Saidman (Illus) 28.6.1943. A FORTRESS THAT DID NOT RETURN. OPS.3. The gunners have told their story. This tired gunner saw the ship go down and has reported all he could see. Perhaps it went down in flames with guns still in action. Perhaps he saw parachutes opening. He pins up another targ

FRE 726

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 726
  • Description: An airman of the 91st Bomb Group pins bombing targets onto a map inside barracks at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on reverse: 'Saidman Illustrated...
Ground crew of the 91st Bomb Group attempt to repair a B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-P, serial number 42-30157) nicknamed "Hell's Belles (Dirty Gertie)" that overshot the runway at Bassingbourn, and crash landed in a field, 28 July 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '# 4220 "Hells Bells" After hydrolics[sic] shot out.'

FRE 729

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 729
  • Description: Ground crew of the 91st Bomb Group attempt to repair a B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-P, serial number 42-30157) nicknamed "Hell's Belles (Dirty Gertie)"...
Two cameramen film a B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-C, serial number 14-24484) of the 91st Bomb Group.

FRE 3686

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3686
  • Description: B-17F serial 41-24484 "Bad Egg" of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st BG.
British and American personnel inspect the wreckage of a milk house that was destroyed by a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group on crash landing. Handwritten on reverse: '91[BG]. #4247: Milk house after impact of B-17. 10 crew members killed. H.'

FRE 3688

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3688
  • Description: British and American personnel inspect the wreckage of a milk house that was destroyed by a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group on crash...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 94th Bomb Group bombs an airfield during a raid over Marienburg. Printed caption on bottom of image: 'B-17 after raiding airdrome near Marienburg, Germany, US AAF Photo 226-19.'

FRE 823

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 823
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 94th Bomb Group bombs an airfield during a raid over Marienburg. Printed caption on bottom of image: 'B-17 after raiding...
A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group return to Bassingbourn following a raid on Antwerp, on 5 April 1943. Reverse: EXCLUSIVE PICTURES AS CREWS RETURN FROM RAID. Night and Day air blitz of enemy continues. “Forts” smash Axis factories at Antwerp. Raid carried out by crews who took part in Paris raid previous day. The greatest air offensive in history is being carried out by the Anglo-American air forces. For 72 hours bombs have been crashing down on Hitler’s Europe in th

FRE 686

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 686
  • Description: A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group return to Bassingbourn following a raid on Antwerp, on 5 April 1943. Reverse...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group, including (OR-L, serial number 42-29750) nicknamed "Rebel's Revenge" in flight during a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Rebel's Revenge,. 91 BG, 323 BS. 42-29750.'

FRE 688

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 688
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group, including (OR-L, serial number 42-29750) nicknamed "Rebel's Revenge" in flight during a mission...
A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group fly B-17 (serial number 41-9103) nicknamed "Dixie Demo", at Bassingbourn following a raid on Antwerp, 6 April 1943. A censor has obscured a hanger in the background. Image stamped on reverse: 'Reviewed and Passed U.S Army 6 APR 1943 Press Censor No 21 E.T.O U.S.A.' [stamp]. 'Passed for publication 6 APR 1943 INTLD 29 Central Section Press Censorship Bureau' [stamp]. 'Copyright Planet News ?, Johnson's Court, London E.C.4' [stamp].'256834'[Censor

FRE 691

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 691
  • Description: B-17E serial number 41-9103 of the 91st Bomb Group. Note RAF style camouflage, characteristic of many B-17Es in the 8th AF). This aircraft had...
B-17 Flying Fortresses, including (LL-H, serial number 41-2447) nicknamed "Kickapoo", of the 91st Bomb Group bomb a target during a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not for publication for personal use only. Passed by US army examiner 10143.'

FRE 685

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 685
  • Description: B-17G Flying Fortresses, including "Hey Daddy" (LL-H, serial number 43-38036), of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st BG bomb a target during a mission...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-B, serial number 42-37779) nicknamed "Pistol Packin' Mama", of the 91st Bomb Group in flight during a mission over France, 14 January 1944. 61036 AC - (A)- Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" of the 91st Bomb Gp. 8th AF, enroute to bomb target at Croisette, France. 1/14/44. (Altitude 12,100 feet.)

FRE 684

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 684
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-B, serial number 42-37779) nicknamed "Pistl Packin' Mama", of the 91st Bomb Group in flight during a mission over France...
Sergeant Ralph Azevedo, a waist-gunner of the 91st Bomb Group, in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-95851) nicknamed "Qualified Quail". Printed caption on reverse: 'Ralph Azevedo , Armor-gunner. Qualified Quail. Seriously injured Cologne mid Oct 1944. In Hospital 11.2.44.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Ralph Azevedo, armorer-gunner, "Qualified Quail", Fall 1944.'

FRE 701

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 701
  • Description: Sergeant Ralph Azevedo, a waist-gunner of the 91st Bomb Group, in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-95851) nicknamed...
Sergeant Roy Loyless, a tail gunner of the 91st Bomb Group in position inside B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-95851) nicknamed "Qualified Quail" at Bassingbourn. Printed caption on reverse: 'Roy Loyless, tail gunner on "Qualified Quail" 91st Bomb Grp. 401st, Sqd,'

FRE 700

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 700
  • Description: Sergeant Roy Loyless, a tail gunner of the 91st Bomb Group in position inside B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-95851) nicknamed "Qualified Quail...
A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5077) nicknamed "Delta Rebel no. 2" after a raid over Wilhelmshaven, 22 March 1943. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 6 APR 1943 intld <none> 34 Press and Censorship Bureau' and '[Associated Press] 85 Fleet Street London EC4.' Printed capation on reverse: 'USA(BRI)CCC. AP.5514D. American Flying Fortesses, operating from this country, have been rightly dreaded by the German Fighter pilots because of their

FRE 697

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 697
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5077) nicknamed "Delta Rebel no. 2" after a raid over...
A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-K, serial number 43-37844) nicknamed "Yankee Gal". 'Back Row - Left to Right T/Sgt. David McCall, Top Turret Gunner; S/Sgt. George Zenz, Waist Gunner; Capt. Lloyd Guzek, Bombardier; Capt. John Wallace, Navigator; T/Sgt. J.P. Holbrook, Radio Operator; S/Sgt. Robert Gilbertson, Tail Gunner Front Row - Left to Right Maj. Immanuel Klette, Air Commander and Pilot; Capt. Ray Brown, Pilot; 1st Lt. Ralph Boyd, Assistant Navigator; Capt. Gord

FRE 708

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 708
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-K, serial number 43-37844) nicknamed "Yankee Gal". 'Back Row - Left to Right...
Two airmen of the 91st Bomb Group enjoy refreshments whilst waiting for interrogation, after returning to Bassingbourn from their latest mission. Image stamped on reverse: ’Reviewed and Passed U.S Army 24 Mar 1943 Press Censor No 21 E.T.O. U.S.A.' [stamp]. 'Passed for publication 24 MAR 1943 INTLD 32 Central Section Press Censorship Bureau' [stamp on appendage]. 'Associated Press' [stamp]. '254766' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'FORTRESSES DAY RAID ON WILHELMSHAVEN The German naval base at Wi

FRE 711

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 711
  • Description: Two airmen of the 91st Bomb Group enjoy refreshments whilst waiting for interrogation, after returning to Bassingbourn from their latest mission...
A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group plan their next raid in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-C, serial number 41-24490) nicknamed "Jack the Ripper". Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 1 Feb 1943' [stamp] and '246367' [Censor no]. 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 [this has been amended by censor

FRE 707

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 707
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group plan their next raid in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-C, serial number 41-24490) nicknamed "Jack the Ripper...
Hilmer Beicker of the 91st Bomb Group in the top turret of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Qualified Quail". Printed caption on reverse of photo: 'Hilmer Beicker, Engineer on John Askin's crew. Note flak th[r]ough casting under left gun. Also patch ple[x]i-glass behind his head.'

FRE 3595

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3595
  • Description: Hilmer Beicker of the 91st Bomb Group in the top turret of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Qualified Quail". Printed caption on reverse of photo:...
Injured Staff Sergeant Roland E. "Lefty" Nairn, a togglier of the 95th Bomb Group, waits to return to the United States aboard Army Hospital ship USAHS CHARLES A. STAFFORD. Nairn has written on reverse: 'R E "Lefty" NAIRN togglier- gunner+armourer. B17-G 336 sqdn 95 BGp- Horham. Wounded March 21, 1945 over Handorf, Germany. Taken as I was being placed aboard the USS STAFFORD[sic], Army Hospital Ship in May 45. Arrived NY City, NY Harbour on Memorial Day 1946[sic]. lt looks like the conveyance I was on was

FRE 827

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 827
  • Description: Injured Staff Sergeant Roland E. "Lefty" Nairn, a togglier of the 95th Bomb Group, waits to return to the United States aboard Army Hospital ship...
A B-24 Liberator of the 389th Bomb Group launches a rocket from beneath its tail.

FRE 1550

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1550
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 389th Bomb Group launches a rocket from beneath its tail.