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Major Eugene Allen Romig, an airman of the 303rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257539.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Holder of the D.F.C. and Air Medal, Major Eugene Allen Romig, aged 25, is now serving with the U.S. Army Air Force in Britain as a pilot. His home address is 910 Troy Place, N.W. Canton, Ohio, and in civil life he was a student. U 76. Not to be published before April 20, 1943.'

FRE 980

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 980
  • Description: Major Eugene Allen Romig, an airman of the 303rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for...
Staff Sergeant Ward D Kirkpatrick, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, collects shell cases from ammunition he has fired at the enemy. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257537.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"He's salvage conscious." Staff Sergeant Ward W. Kirkpatrick, a gunner with the U.S. Army collects the shell cases after firing the shells at German fighters. Aged 19, he comes from 194-5th Avenue West North,

FRE 979

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 979
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Ward D Kirkpatrick, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, collects shell cases from ammunition he has fired at the enemy. Image stamped on...
Sergeant G.F. Murray of the 92nd Bomb Group works on the tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9023) with another ground crewman. Passed for publication 5 Sep 1942. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Training American Bomber Crews In England, Sept. 1942. Preparing for the day when the might of the American and British Air Forces will strike together against the heart of Germany are many U.S. Army Air Corps bomber crews with their giant Flying Fortresses. They are completing their training ov

FRE 3709

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3709
  • Description: Sergeant G.F. Murray of the 92nd Bomb Group works on the tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9023) with another ground crewman. Passed...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-100306) nicknamed "War Goddess" of the 446th Bomb Group.

FRE 1747

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1747
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-109816) nicknamed "War Goddess" of the 93rd Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95198) nicknamed "Classy Chassy" of the 446th Bomb Group.

FRE 1746

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1746
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95198) nicknamed "Classy Chassy" of the 446th Bomb Group.
Ground personnel of the 305th Bomb Group wave as a B-17 Flying Fortress returns to base. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 30 Jun 1943.' [stamp] and '272242.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT A FORTRESS STATION IN BRITAIN.From an American base in Britain the Flying Fortresses carry out operational activities which result in terrible blows against the German industrial war machine. This series of pictures shows scenes at a Flying Fortress Station where huge bombers take off for

FRE 1128

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1128
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 305th Bomb Group wave as a B-17 Flying Fortress returns to base. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 30 Jun 1943...
Ground personnel of the 305th Bomb Group sit atop a fuel truck to wait for the return of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 30 Jun 1943.' [stamp], '272242.'[Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT A FORTRESS STATION IN BRITAIN. From an American base in Britain the Flying Fortresses carry out operational activities which result in terrible blows against the German industrial war machine. This series of pictures shows scenes at a Flying Fortress Station where huge

FRE 1127

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1127
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 305th Bomb Group sit atop a fuel truck to wait for the return of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-10579) nicknamed "Pugnacious Princess Pat" of the 389th Bomb Group. Image via Romack. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44-10579 RR-O, 389BG.'

FRE 1518

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1518
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-10579) nicknamed "Pugnacious Princess Pat" of the 389th Bomb Group. Image via Romack. Handwritten...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50452) nicknamed "Earthquake McGoon"of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 1515

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1515
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50452) nicknamed "Earthquake McGoon"of the 389th Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50739) nicknamed ""Ole Buckshot" of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 1514

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1514
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50739) nicknamed ""Ole Buckshot" of the 389th Bomb Group.
Private First Class Monroe Klein, of the 303rd Bomb Group, asleep after a hard days work. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 21 Apr 1943. [stamp] and ‘259814.’ [Censor no.] Printed Caption on reverse: ''Round the clock with a G.I. PFC Monroe Klein is a private in the United States Army Air Force. Known to all and sundry as a G.I. (General Issue), a private seems to be one of those people everybody takes for granted without realizing the va

FRE 1078

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1078
  • Description: Private First Class Monroe Klein, of the 303rd Bomb Group, asleep after a hard days work. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’...
Second Lieutenant Leonard C. Yonaites, of the 303rd Bomb Group, checks a radio set. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238726.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Before being comissioned in the U.S. Air Corps 2nd Lieut. Leonard C. Yonaites, of 3507, Sth. Francisco Ave, Chicago, was school coaching at the University of Illinois. He is 25 and engaged to marry Dolores Johnson of 9357 Sth. Winchester, Chicago.

FRE 1081

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1081
  • Description: Second Lieutenant Leonard C. Yonaites, of the 303rd Bomb Group, checks a radio set. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp]...
Private First Class Monroe Klein of the 303rd Bomb Group and a colleague hose down the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 21 Apr 1943. [stamp] and ‘259798.’ [Censor no.] Printed Caption on reverse: ''Round the clock with a G.I. PFC Monroe Klein is a private in the United States Army Air Force. Known to all and sundry as a G.I. (General Issue), a private seems to be one of those people everybody takes for g

FRE 1073

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1073
  • Description: Private First Class Monroe Klein of the 303rd Bomb Group and a colleague hose down the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse:...
Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group, including Private First Class Monroe Klein, enjoy tea and biscuits at the YMCA canteen. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 21 Apr 1943. [stamp] and ‘238733.’ [Censor no.]Printed Caption on reverse: ''Round the clock with a G.I. PFC Monroe Klein is a private in the United States Army Air Force. Known to all and sundry as a G.I. (General Issue), a private seems to be one of those people everybody takes for

FRE 1071

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1071
  • Description: Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group, including Private First Class Monroe Klein, enjoy tea and biscuits at the YMCA canteen. Image stamped on reverse:...
Private First Class Monroe Klein, of the 303rd Bomb Group, reads the daily bulletin board. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 21 Apr 1943. [stamp] and ‘259796.’ [Censor no.] Printed Caption on reverse: ''Round the clock with a G.I. PFC Monroe Klein is a private in the United States Army Air Force. Known to all and sundry as a G.I. (General Issue), a private seems to be one of those people everybody takes for granted without realizing the v

FRE 1072

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1072
  • Description: Private First Class Monroe Klein, of the 303rd Bomb Group, reads the daily bulletin board. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’...
Corporal Leroy W. Grande, of the 303rd Bomb Group, asleep in his bed. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238724.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '7a. Corp. Leroy W. Grande, after a night on guard, finds sleep very welcome. His home address is 2244 N. Kimball Ave. Chicago and he sends warmest greetings to his mother Mrs. G. Grande. Aged 24, he was educated at Karl Schurz High, Northwestern University. He

FRE 1066

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1066
  • Description: Corporal Leroy W. Grande, of the 303rd Bomb Group, asleep in his bed. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for...
Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group, including Private First Class Monroe Klein, queue at the box office of the base cinema. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 21 Apr 1943. [stamp] and ‘259810.’ [Censor no.] Printed Caption on reverse: ''Round the clock with a G.I. PFC Monroe Klein is a private in the United States Army Air Force. Known to all and sundry as a G.I. (General Issue), a private seems to be one of those people everybody takes for

FRE 1065

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1065
  • Description: Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group, including Private First Class Monroe Klein, queue at the box office of the base cinema. Image stamped on reverse:...
Private First Class Monroe Klein, of the 303rd Bomb Group, has a wash. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 21 Apr 1943. [stamp] and ‘259793.’ [Censor no.] Printed Caption on reverse: ''Round the clock with a G.I. PFC Monroe Klein is a private in the United States Army Air Force. Known to all and sundry as a G.I. (General Issue), a private seems to be one of those people everybody takes for granted without realizing the value of the work don

FRE 1064

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1064
  • Description: Private First Class Monroe Klein, of the 303rd Bomb Group, has a wash. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for...
Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group, including Private First Class Monroe Klein, watch a film in the base cinema. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 21 Apr 1943. [stamp] and ‘259811.’ [Censor no.] Printed Caption on reverse: ''Round the clock with a G.I. PFC Monroe Klein is a private in the United States Army Air Force. Known to all and sundry as a G.I. (General Issue), a private seems to be one of those people everybody takes for granted wi

FRE 1070

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1070
  • Description: Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group, including Private First Class Monroe Klein, watch a film in the base cinema. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright...
Private First Class Monroe Klein, of the 303rd Bomb Group, enjoys coffee and dougnuts from the American Red Cross Clubmobile. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 21 Apr 1943. [stamp] and ‘259805.’ [Censor no.] Printed Caption on reverse: ''Round the clock with a G.I. PFC Monroe Klein is a private in the United States Army Air Force. Known to all and sundry as a G.I. (General Issue), a private seems to be one of those people everybody takes

FRE 1069

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1069
  • Description: Private First Class Monroe Klein, of the 303rd Bomb Group, enjoys coffee and dougnuts from the American Red Cross Clubmobile. Image stamped on reverse...