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The nose art of a crashed B-24H Liberator (serial number 42-6453) nicknamed "Pregnant Peg"of the 44th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '26453, B-24H, 44BG.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3433
  • Description: This is not 44TH bg, this is the art work of the 392nd BG'S PEG. The 44th's did not carry art work. Their are photos of this ac under repair at 3rd...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Princess" of the 44th Bomb Group, featuring the Group's "Flying Eight Ball" insignia. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Princess, 44th B.G.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3430
  • Description: D-15-CF 42-639962 W 506th BS she under went name changes on the name last being Princ - ass. Lost May 29, 44 lande at Bulltofta, (Malmo), Sweden.
A B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Suzy Q" of the 44th Bomb Group, in flight during the raid over Ploesti. Printed caption on reverse: 'For his leadership of the 44th B.G. on the Ploesti mission, Gen. Leon Johnson was awarded his country's highest decoration. He sat in the co-pilot's seat of Suzy Q here depicted on the return flight. This, believed to be the only photograph of the famous bomber actually taken during the mission, was snapped through the oil smeared windscreen of Buzzin' Bear, only other remaining
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3424
  • Description: The B-24D Liberator nicknamed, Suzy Q, in the 8th Air force and the 44th Bomb Group, in flight during the raid over Ploesti. Printed caption on...
A crashed B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-7589) of the 44th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "(GAD-60-1-44)(30-1-44)(A/C 27589, Crash Landing, Restricted." Handwritten caption on reverse: '44th B.G., 8th Air Force.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3425
  • Description: A crashed B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-7589) of the 44th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "(GAD-60-1-44)(30-1-44)(A/C 27589, Crash Landing...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Gipsy Queen" of the 44th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44th B.G., 8th Air Force.' On reverse: 'Roger Freeman…' [Stamp]
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3426
  • Description: J-105-CO 42-109805 J 66th BS, transferred to the 68th BS. RZI May 30, 1945
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator, nicknamed "Peep Sight", of the 44th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44th B.G.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3427
  • Description: H-1-FO 42-7535 U 506th BS "Peep Sight" they fitted the new larger nav window that removed the letter "t" was never repainted and she became known as...
Captain Robert K. Morgan, a pilot of the 91st Bomb Group and his crew are adressed by Lieutenant-General Devers in front of their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Memphis Belle". Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 June 10th. Flying Fortress Returns To U.S.A. After 25 Operations. June 1943. At an 8th Army Air Station somewhere in England, Lt.-Gen. Jacob L. Devers, and Major-General Ira. C. Eaker, bidded fare-well to the Flying Fortress "Memphis Belle" which is returning to the
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3651
  • Description: Captain Robert K. Morgan, a pilot of the 91st Bomb Group and his crew are adressed by Lieutenant-General Devers in front of their B-17 Flying Fortress...
Lieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers shakes hands with Captain Robert K. Morgan, of the 91st Bomb Group at a farewell ceremony for Morgan and his crew who are returning to the United States with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Memphis Belle". Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 June 10th. Flying Fortress Returns To U.S.A. After 25 Operations. June 1943. At an 8th Army Air Station somewhere in England, Lt.-Gen. Jacob L. Devers, and Major-General Ira. C. Eaker, bidded fare-
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3652
  • Description: Lieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers shakes hands with Captain Robert K. Morgan, of the 91st Bomb Group at a farewell ceremony for Morgan and his crew...
The Mayor christens a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Tower of London" of the 91st Bomb Group . Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4706. "Tower of London" and Mayor.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3653
  • Description: The Mayor christens a B-17G serial 44-8471 "Tower of London" (coded OR-C) of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st BG . Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4706...
Airmen of the 91st Bomb Group show the Mayor of London the bomb bay of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4708. Mayor of London inspecting Bomb Bay. H.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3654
  • Description: Airmen of the 91st Bomb Group show the Mayor of London the bomb bay of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4708. Mayor of London...
Hollywood actor Clark Gable in the waist gun position of a a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 6 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Clark Gable Serves In England: Clark Gable has slipped into this country as Capt. Gable and is serving with the U.S. Army Air Force somewhere in England, as a Gunnery Instructor. He hopes that his movements will not be accompanied by the publicity that he had a while ago, because he wants to get down to the job as others are doing. Keysto
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3657
  • Description: Hollywood actor Clark Gable in the waist gun position of a a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 6 Jun 1943. Printed...
Film Director Major William Wyler looks through the waist gun position of a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-B) of the 91st Bomb Group during the filming of 'Memphis Belle'. Passed as censored 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How a Flying Fortress Protects Itself: Major William Wyler, who directed the famous film 'Mrs Minniver', is now busy directing an instructional film for the U.S. Army Air Force, showing how a 'Flying Fortress' protects itself against attack by enemy fighters. The Fortress is loaded w
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3660
  • Description: Film Director Major William Wyler looks through the waist gun position of a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-B) of the 91st Bomb Group during the filming of...
A line of boots belonging to personnel of the 44th Bomb Group. Passed for publication 16 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '15-16. MUD ... a line up of over-boots along the tarmac at a U.S. Bomber Command operational base somewhere in England. The men have to wear these because of the mud. And February 17th 1943 PN.' On reverse: Planet News [Stamp].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3452
  • Description: A line of boots belonging to personnel of the 44th Bomb Group. Passed for publication 16 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '15-16. MUD ... a line...
A line of boots belonging to personnel of the 44th Bomb Group. Passed for publication 16 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '15-16. MUD ... a line up of over-boots along the tarmac at a U.S. Bomber Command operational base somewhere in England. The men have to wear these because of the mud. And February 17th 1943 PN.' On reverse: Planet News [Stamp].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3451
  • Description: A line of boots belonging to personnel of the 44th Bomb Group. Passed for publication 16 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '15-16. MUD ... a line...
Colonel Leon W. Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group after receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor. Handwritten caption on reverse: '138/RF, WD 140. B/G Leon Johnson with Medal of Honor 22 Nov 1943.' On reverse: Sport & General [Stamp].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3454
  • Description: Colonel Leon W. Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group after receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor. Handwritten caption on reverse: '138/RF, WD 140. B/G...
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester stand at the rail of the control tower with Lieutenant-Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group at Kings Cliffe air base. Passed by the censors 29 April 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'ETO HQ 43 2457 PEARSON MAR 29, 43. Shown at the rail of a control tower at an American air drome are (l-r) Lt. Col. Hubert Zemke, Missoula, Mont; the Duke of Gloucester and the Duchess of Gloucester. The royal pair made a inspection tour recently and were well pleased with what th
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 232
  • Description: The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester stand at the rail of the control tower with Lieutenant-Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group at Kings...
A bomber crew of the 93rd Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23722) nicknamed "Bomerang". 

Printed caption on reverse: '506535 AC - England - These airman headed the Consolidated B-24 "Bomerang" out across the Atlantic in early Sept. 1942 ... the first transatlantic formation flight in history. The "pioneer" heavy bombardment group was led by Brig Gen Edward J (Ted) Timberlake, Jr., of St Patersburg, Fla. This crew took the bomber into combat over Lille, France, on 9 October 1942; m
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 777
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 93rd Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23722) nicknamed "Bomerang". Printed caption on reverse: '506535 AC...
A bomber crew of the 466th Bomb Group with their shark mouth B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-29387) nicknamed "The Snafu Snark". First handwritten caption on reverse: 'Photo taken of the "SNARK" and crew 504 of 785th Squadron of the 466th Bomb Group, Eighth Air Force, on arrival at Attlebridge, England on Feb 25 1944. Top Row (left to right) Malcolm O Dike, Pilot, Claude V Meconis, co-pilot, William L Brooks, Navigator, Harold K Miller, bombardier, Julian R Thomspn, engineer. Bottom row (left to right) J
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1966
  • Description: Crew #504 Malcolm O. Dike Crew 466th BG - 785th BS B-24H-15-CF #41-29387 "(Snafu) Snark" Code: 2U-B A bomber crew of the 466th Bomb Group with their...
A B-24 Liberator (Q2-M_, serial number 42-52534) nicknamed "Witchcraft" of the 467th Bomb Group in flight.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1970
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (Q2-M_, serial number 42-52534) nicknamed "Witchcraft" of the 467th Bomb Group in flight.
A B-24 Liberator (Q2-M_, serial number 42-52534) nicknamed "Witchcraft" of the 467th Bomb Group releases bombs over the target. Handwritten caption on reverse: '467th "Witchcraft".'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1972
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (Q2-M_, serial number 42-52534) nicknamed "Witchcraft" of the 467th Bomb Group releases bombs over the target. Handwritten caption on...