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A batle damaged B-17G Flying Fortress (XM-O, serial number 42-97791) of the 332nd Bomb Squadron, 94th Bomb Group at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham). Official caption on image: "ISAD 27 June 1944. 1660 (WPU, Battle Damage, B-17G. 42-97791, Rougham) FA." Handwritten caption on reverse: '94th Bomb Group, 4th Combat Wing, 3rd Air Div.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3800
  • Description: A batle damaged B-17G Flying Fortress (XM-O, serial number 42-97791) of the 332nd Bomb Squadron, 94th Bomb Group at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham)...
A B-17F Flying Fortress (XM-H, serial number 42-3109), nicknamed "Stuffed Duck", of the 332nd Bomb Squadron, 94th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "1572-MRU. 12-6-43. Nuthampstead. B-17F 42-3109." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Seems possible 'H' changed. Bar across XM code. Name appears to be Stuffed Duck. 94th BG.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3799
  • Description: A B-17F Flying Fortress (XM-H, serial number 42-3109), nicknamed "Stud Duck", of the 332nd Bomb Squadron, 94th Bomb Group. Official caption on image:...
Flooded farm land in Holland or Belgium, photographed by an airman of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Farm land flooded by retreating Germans. Holland-Belgium area 1944 Oct."' Second handwritten caption: 'Hollands, where retreating Germans flooded area. note- posts to foil glider landings.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3793
  • Description: Flooded farm land in Holland or Belgium, photographed by an airman of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Farm land flooded by...
Colonel Henry W. Terry, commanding officer of the 915th Bomb Squadron, and Lieutenant-Colonel "Manny" Klette, commanding officer of the 324th Bomb Squadron (both of the 91st Bomb Group) shake hands underneath a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Klette's Wild Hares". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col. Henry W. Terry, C.O. 915st BG, Lt. Col."Manny" Klette, CO 324th Bomb Sqdn.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3639
  • Description: Colonel Henry W. Terry, commanding officer of the 915th Bomb Squadron, and Lieutenant-Colonel "Manny" Klette, commanding officer of the 324th Bomb...
A tail gunner of the 91st Bomb Group clears snow from the tail of his B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-W, serial number 44-8431). Printed caption on reverse of print: '56153 A.C.: Freezing fogs and wet snows have crystallized to cover this 8th Air Force base in England with a shroud of white. This has been the severest winter in England in almost a generation. Prior to take-off, this 91st Bombardment Group tail gunner clears the plexi-glass window in front of his gun sights.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bass
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3640
  • Description: A tail gunner of the 91st Bomb Group clears snow from the tail of his B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-W, serial number 44-8431). Printed caption on reverse...
Major Bishop of the 91st Bomb Group buzzes the control tower at Bassingbourn in his B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4477: Major Bishop 'Buzz Job' after completing missions. H.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3638
  • Description: Major Bishop of the 91st Bomb Group buzzes the control tower at Bassingbourn in his B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4477...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group leaves a contrail during a mission over Toulouse. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4348: Target Toulouse, 25-6-44. Altitude 26,000 feet. H.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3637
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group leaves a contrail during a mission over Toulouse. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4348: Target...
Ground personnel of the 91st Bomb Group attend to the burning wreckage of a B-17G Flying Fortress (OR-S, serial number 42-31513). Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4241. B-17 2315[1]3 Burning. H.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3636
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 91st Bomb Group attend to the burning wreckage of a B-17G Flying Fortress (OR-S, serial number 42-31513). Handwritten caption...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30712) nicknamed "Miss Minookie" of the 91st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4508. "Miss Minookie" 230712, 323rd Squad with feathered prop. H. MIA 21/2/44.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3635
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30712) nicknamed "Miss Minookie" of the 91st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4508. "Miss...
The pilot of the 91st Bomb Group is congratulated by his commanding officer after returning from a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: '91st BG. #4256, B-17 397707. Commanding Officer congratulating Pilot. H.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3634
  • Description: The pilot of the 91st Bomb Group is congratulated by his commanding officer after returning from a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: '91st BG....
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Tower of London" of the 91st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '[#]4707: "Tower of London" and Mayor. H.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3633
  • Description: The nose art of B-17G serial 44-8471 "Tower of London" (coded OR-C) of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st BG. Handwritten caption on reverse: '[#]4707:...
Bomb craters near St Lo, photographed by from a B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Battle of Hedgerows, France, Fall 1944. Second handwritten caption: 'NE France.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3791
  • Description: Bomb craters near St Lo, photographed by from a B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Battle of Hedgerows, France...
The Channel, photographed from the tail gun position of a B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Crossing the Channel, low altitude, on a photographic jaunt over France, Holland area. View from rear turret, toward England."'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3792
  • Description: The Channel, photographed from the tail gun position of a B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Crossing the...
A B-24D Liberator (serial number 42-72869) of the 93rd Bomb Group flies over the cloud layer. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24D. over 1) Any idea of this photo number? 272869 2) B-26 DR:C - Did you find a shot including this A/C 9B 3) P51D VF:I - Late 1944 . '
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3783
  • Description: A B-24D Liberator (serial number 42-72869) of the 93rd Bomb Group flies over the cloud layer. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24D. over 1) Any idea...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23728) nicknamed "Hot Stuff",of the 330th Bomb Squadron, 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '123728, 330BS, sal/co 3/5/43.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3784
  • Description: The nose art of the B-24D Liberator, 41-23728, named, Hot Stuff, in the 330th Bomb Squadron, the 93rd Bomb Group, and TDY to the 9th Air Force....
A Normandy beachhead, photographed from an aircraft of the 93rd Bomb Group, October 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Normandy area.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3789
  • Description: A Normandy beachhead, photographed from an aircraft of the 93rd Bomb Group, October 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Normandy area.'
A Normandy beachhead in October 1944, photographed by an airman of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Normandy beachhead 10/44.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3788
  • Description: A Normandy beachhead in October 1944, photographed by an airman of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Normandy beachhead 10/44.'
Landing craft on a Normandy beach, photographed by an airman of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Landing craft & debris. Normandy area.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3790
  • Description: Landing craft on a Normandy beach, photographed by an airman of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Landing craft & debris. Normandy...
A formation of P-47 Thunderbolts fly past a B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-B, serial number 41-24459) of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 11 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '18. A formation of Thunderbolt fighter planes flying over the tail of a Fortress bomber, at a U.S. Army Air Force station "somewhere in England". And March 11th 1943 PN.' On reverse: Planet News Ltd and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Print No: 252518.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3622
  • Description: A formation of P-47 Thunderbolts fly past a B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-B, serial number 41-24459) of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 11 Mar...
Three ground crew of the 353rd Fighter Group examine the armaments of P-47 Thunderbolt, serial number 42-76141, nicknamed "Mud N' Mules" by pilot Captain Dewey E. Newhart. Left to right they are: Private First Class Lloyd M. Hoover, Corporal Robert L. Thout and Staff Sergeant Lawrence Gamble. Printed caption on reverse: '51388 AC - P-47 Latest Threat....Cpl. Robert L. Thout (center) of Joilet, Ill., armament crew member explains to Pfc. Lloyd M. Hoover, (on bike) of Mitchellvile, Ia., and S/Sgt. Lawrence
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 384
  • Description: Three ground crew of the 353rd Fighter Group examine the armaments of P-47 Thunderbolt, serial number 42-76141, nicknamed "Mud N' Mules" by pilot...