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Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group watch comedian Bob Hope perform during his tour of American airfields. Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Bob Hope Entertains The American Air Force In Britain. Bob Hope, the famous American comedian, with Frances Langford, his blonde partner, are touring American airfields in Britain to entertain American personnel. Photo Shows:- American Air Force personnel crowded around Bob Hope as he entertained them on an American airfield in Britain. S

FRE 4158

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4158
  • Description: Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group watch comedian Bob Hope perform during his tour of American airfields. Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Printed...
A shark mouth F-5 Lightning nicknamed "The Florida Gator" of the 22nd Photographic Squadron, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group. Handwritten on slide case:"The Florida Gator Mount Farm R. Astrella"

FRE 5394

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5394
  • Description: A shark mouth F-5 Lightning nicknamed "The Florida Gator" of the 22nd Photographic Squadron, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group at Mount Farm...
Ground personnel of the 305th Bomb Group guide a taxiing B-17 Flying Fortress. B-17 Flying Fortress (KY-H, serial number 42-30647) is in the background. Handwritten caption on reverse: '42-30647 - H.'

FRE 4297

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4297
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 305th Bomb Group guide a taxiing B-17 Flying Fortress. B-17 Flying Fortress (KY-H, serial number 42-30647) is in the...
Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group watch comedian Bob Hope perform during his tour of American airfields. Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '303BG, 15/7/1943.' Printed caption attached: 'Bob Hope Entertains The American Air Force In Britain. Bob Hope, the famous American comedian, with Frances Langford, his blonde partner, are touring American airfields in Britain to entertain American personnel. Photo Shows:- American Air Force personnel crowded around Bob Hope as he ente

FRE 4157

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4157
  • Description: Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group watch comedian Bob Hope perform during his tour of American airfields. Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943...
Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group watch comedian Bob Hope perform during his tour of American airfields. A censor has obscured the buildings in the background. Passed as censored 18 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Bob Hope Entertains The American Air Force In Britain. Bob Hope, the famous American comedian, with Frances Langford, his blonde partner, are touring American airfields in Britain to entertain American personnel. Photo Shows:- American Air Force personnel crowded around Bob Hope as he ent

FRE 4156

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4156
  • Description: Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group watch comedian Bob Hope perform during his tour of American airfields. A censor has obscured the buildings in the...
A B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Boeing's Best" of the 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Boeing's Best.'

FRE 4295

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4295
  • Description: A B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Boeing's Best" of the 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Boeing's Best.'
Staff Sergeant Richard C Grimm, of the 358th Bomb Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1943. S/Sgt. Richard C. Grimm, 358th Bomb Sq., 303rd Bomb Gp(H), Molesworth.'

FRE 4155

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4155
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Richard C Grimm, of the 358th Bomb Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1943. S/Sgt. Richard C. Grimm, 358th...
A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. Passed as censored 11 Jul 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Airmen Who Took Part In The Independence Day Raid Receive Decorations. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Left to right, the Captain and crew who received decorations - Sergaent Bennie B. Cunningham, (D.F.C.), Sergeant Robert L. Golay (D.F.C.), Lieut. Randall M. Dorton, (D.F.C.), and Major Charles C. Kegelman (D.S.O.). WOR 248468. 11-7-42-S.' On reverse: Ass

FRE 4060

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4060
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. Passed as censored 11 Jul 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'U...
A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft (UN-V, serial number 41-6325), named "Lucky Little Devil" of the 56th Fighter Group. This aircraft was piloted by First Lieutenant John W. Vogt Junior, in the 63rd Fighter Squadron. On 26th January the aircraft was transferred to the 365th Fighter Group, a Ninth Air Force unit. Handwritten on slide:"16 MM"

FRE 5558

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5558
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft (UN-V, serial number 41-6325), named "Lucky Little Devil" of the 56th Fighter Group. This aircraft was piloted by First...
Ground crew work of the 305th Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress, nicknamed "Target for Tonite". Handwritten caption on reverse: '30/6/43. 305[BG].'

FRE 4294

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4294
  • Description: Ground crew work of the 305th Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress, nicknamed "Target for Tonite". Handwritten caption on reverse...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Target for Tonite" of the 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '30/6/43. 305BG.'

FRE 4293

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4293
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Target for Tonite" of the 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '30/6/43. 305BG.'
The battle damaged tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '11/1/42. 391.'

FRE 4292

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4292
  • Description: The battle damaged tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '11/1/42. 391.'
A bomber crew of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group led by Captain W.D. Whitson, with their B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-F). Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Photo date: 26/7/43. B/G Anderson. Cpt. W.D. Whitson crew.'

FRE 4291

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4291
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group led by Captain W.D. Whitson, with their B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-F). Handwritten caption on...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-2578) nicknamed "Butcher Shop" of the 97th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '17-8-42 D.' Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Photopress, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 4053

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4053
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-2578) nicknamed "Butcher Shop" of the 97th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '17-8-42 D.' Printed...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9043) nicknamed "Peggy D" of the 97th Bomb Group returns to base after a raid on Rouen. Printed caption on reverse: 'General Leads Flying Fortresses. The American Air Force yesterday carried out its first bombing raid on Europe, when a force of Boeing Flying Fortresses attacked the railway station at Rouen. O.P.S. One of the Flying Fortresses lands after the raid.' Handwritten on reverse: '17/8/42. 'Peggy D' 19043.' Passed for publication 18 Aug 1942. On reverse: U

FRE 4052

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4052
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9043) nicknamed "Peggy D" of the 97th Bomb Group returns to base after a raid on Rouen. Printed caption on...
A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. A censor has obscured an RAF Spitfire in the background. Passed as censored 11 Jul 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'Members of the crew of the Boston Bomber, photographed after they had been decorated, in front of a Boston Bomber. (L to R): Sgt. B.B. Cunningham, of Tupelo, Miss.; Sgt. R.L. Golay, of Fredonia, Kansas; Second-Lieutenant M. Dorton of Long Beach and Major Charles C. Kegelman. Keystone.' Printed caption a

FRE 4059

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4059
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. A censor has obscured an RAF Spitfire in the background...
A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- The four airmen in front of a Boston bomber. Left to right: Sergeant Bennie Cunningham, of Tupelo, Mississippi; Sergeant Robert Golay, of Fredonia, Kansas; Lieut. Randall Dorton, of Long Beach, California; and Major Charles C. Kegelman, of El Reno, Oklahoma, after receiving their decorations. G. 11th July 1942. PN.B.' On reverse: Ministry of Information, Planet News Ltd, US Ar

FRE 4058

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4058
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- The four airmen in...
Major William Calhoun, of the 303rd Bomb Group, inspects ground personnel working on his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Eight Ball". Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- Major William Calhoun, aged 22, looking at workmen repairing the wing of his ship "The Eight Ball". He led the raid on Huls, and also flew Captain Clark Gable on his only flight over Germany. SEA July 17th 1943 PN.' On reverse: Planet News Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Sec

FRE 4160

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4160
  • Description: Major William Calhoun, of the 303rd Bomb Group, inspects ground personnel working on his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Eight Ball". Passed for...
Staff Sergeant William W. Fleming, waist gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group wakes up. Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How An American Airman Dresses For A High Altitude Bombing Flight. The equipment of the American airman is the best of its kind and special precautions are taken so that he receives adequate protection in high altitudes. The airman shown in these pictures is St. Sgt. William W. Fleming of Wenkings, Kentucky, waist gunner on "Flack Wolf", a Flying Fortress bombe

FRE 4159

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4159
  • Description: Staff Sergeant William W. Fleming, waist gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group wakes up. Molesworth, England, 6 July 1943. See more at : http://www.303rdbga...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24361) of the 301st Bomb Group prepares for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: '2-10-42. Chelveston, 301BG.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortress Raid French Factory. Associated Press Photo Shows:- A Flying Fortresses takes off for the raid on Meaulte. AP 252181. 5-10-42-N.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau and US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamps].

FRE 4056

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4056
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24361) of the 301st Bomb Group prepares for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: '2-10-42. Chelveston...