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A Luftwaffe officer guards a crash-landed B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3190) of the 94th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17F 42-3190. 94 BG. Used by Luftwaffe in KG 200, 14-7-43. France. / B-17F 42-3190 of 94 BG was made flyable again and used in KG 200 (Luftwaffe's Bomb Wing 200). 94BG, 333BS, FTR 14 July 1943, MACR 114 RNAF.'

FRE 3850

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3850
  • Description: A Luftwaffe officer guards a crash-landed B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3190) of the 94th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17F...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30415) nicknamed "Lucky Lady" of the 94th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Nov. 1943. Source - G. Weckbacher. 94BG, Bury St. Edmunds, White Sq. Yellow A, should be Blue. Yellow O.'

FRE 3848

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3848
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30415) nicknamed "Lucky Lady" of the 94th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Nov. 1943. Source - G...
Personnel of the 91st Bomb Group await crew interrogation at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 24 March 1943.' Printed caption on reverse: 'FORTRESSES DAY RAID ON WILHELMSHAVEN The German naval base at Wilhelmshaven was successfully attacked in daylight March 22 by American Flying Fortresses and Liberators. This was the third heavy raid for the U.S. bombers on Wilhelmshaven despite strong fighter opposition the bombers battled their way to the target and dropped their loads o

FRE 705

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 705
  • Description: Personnel of the 91st Bomb Group await crew interrogation at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 24 March 1943.' Printed...
A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group stand beneath the damaged engine on a B-17 (LG-W, serial number 41-24511) nicknamed "Wheel and Deal". Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 24 March 1943.' Printed caption on reverse: 'FORTRESSES DAY RAID ON WILHELMSHAVEN The German naval base at Wilhelmshaven was successfully attacked in daylight March 22 by American Flying Fortresses and Liberators. This was the third heavy raid for the U.S. bombers on Wilhelmshaven despite strong fighter opposition the b

FRE 706

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 706
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group stand beneath the damaged engine on a B-17 (LG-W, serial number 41-24511) nicknamed "Wheel and Deal". Image...
The damaged wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 94th Bomb Group at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham) Official caption on image: "2058-FRU-1-12-44. Rougham. B-17G. 42-39775-FA-[Obscured, possibly FSAD?]."

FRE 3805

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3805
  • Description: The damaged wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 94th Bomb Group at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham) Official caption on image: "2058-FRU-1-12-44. Rougham...
The damaged wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 94th Bomb Group at Rougham. Official caption on image: "2057.FRU. 1.12.44. Rougham. B-17G. 42-39775. FA-FSAD."

FRE 3804

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3804
  • Description: The damaged wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 94th Bomb Group at Rougham. Official caption on image: "2057.FRU. 1.12.44. Rougham. B-17G. 42-39775...
Ground personnel of the 94th Bomb Group attend to the wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8600) that has crashlanded at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham) Official caption on image: "ISAD. 1-28-45. G112-2-Crash. B-17G. 44-8600, Rougham) R.Z."

FRE 3807

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3807
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 94th Bomb Group attend to the wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8600) that has crashlanded at Bury St. Edmunds...
The battle damaged nose of a B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-39775) of the 94th Bomb Group at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham). Official caption on image: "2051.FRU. 1.12.44. Rougham. B-17G. 42-39775. FA-FSAD."

FRE 3806

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3806
  • Description: The battle damaged nose of a B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-39775) of the 94th Bomb Group at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham). Official caption on...
A formation of C-47 Skytrains of the 440th Troop Carrier Group fly over Exeter. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Exeter: troops on parade.'

FRE 3361

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3361
  • Description: A formation of C-47 Skytrains of the 440th Troop Carrier Group fly over Exeter. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Exeter: troops on parade.'
Barracks at Exeter, home of the 440th Troop Carrier Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Exeter: Barracks.'

FRE 3362

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3362
  • Description: Barracks at Exeter, home of the 440th Troop Carrier Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Exeter: Barracks.'
Barracks at Exeter, home of the 440th Troop Carrier Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Exeter: Barracks.'

FRE 3363

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3363
  • Description: Barracks at Exeter, home of the 440th Troop Carrier Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Exeter: Barracks.'
Personnel of the 91st Bomb Group gather to congratulate Major Bishop. Handwritten caption on reverse: '91BG, 21/1/44.'

FRE 3650

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3650
  • Description: Personnel of the 91st Bomb Group gather to congratulate Major Bishop. Handwritten caption on reverse: '91BG, 21/1/44.'
Two B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group fly together during a mission, photographed by Lieutenant John J Askins from his B-17 nicknamed "Qualified Quail". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Fall of 1944. Taken by John Askins - Pilot of the "Qualified Quail", 91st Bomb Grp., 401st Sqd. Plane later crashed on take off at Steeple Morden - killing crew that took over plane when it came out of the service sqdn. after we were shot down 11-2-44. John Askins' crew shot down in plane whose crew was on pass

FRE 3649

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3649
  • Description: Two B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group fly together during a mission, photographed by Lieutenant John J Askins from his B-17 nicknamed...
A Nissen hut used for technical supplies at Membury. The 436th Troop Carrier Group were stationed at Membury between March 1944 and February 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Tech Supply at 466'.

FRE 3370

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3370
  • Description: A Nissen hut used for technical supplies at Membury. The 436th Troop Carrier Group were stationed at Membury between March 1944 and February 1945...
A Nissen hut at Spanhoe, home of the 315th Troop Carrier Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Taken at Spanhoe. Not very distinctive.' On reverse: US Army Press Examiner [Stamp].

FRE 3365

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3365
  • Description: A Nissen hut at Spanhoe, home of the 315th Troop Carrier Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Taken at Spanhoe. Not very distinctive.' On reverse...
Technical Sergeant Robert J. Hanson, a radio operator of the 91st Bomb Group in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "The Memphis Belle". Printed caption on reverse: '79235 AC - T/Sgt Robert J. Hanson of Walla Walla, Washington, radio operator on the Boeing B-17 "THE MEMPHIS BELLE" is shown at his position on the plane after the 25th mission. England 26 May 1943. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 3642

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3642
  • Description: Technical Sergeant Robert J. Hanson, a radio operator of the 91st Bomb Group in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24485)...
Paratroopers with a C-47 Skytrain of the 442nd Troop Carrier Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Paratroopers before Holland mission. Fulbeck, England, Sept 1944. Ready for takeoff at runway.'

FRE 3364

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3364
  • Description: Paratroopers with a C-47 Skytrain of the 440th Troop Carrier Group 95th Troop Carrier Squadron. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Paratroopers before...
C-47 Skytrains of the 440th Troop Carrier Group at Exeter, 5 June 1944. caption on image: "Exeter, England - Jun 5, 1944, D-1." Printed caption on reverse: 'USAAF Station #463 Exeter, Devon, June 5, 1944, D-Day Minus One. Aircraft of the 95th & 98th Sqdns in foreground. Property of the 440th TCGp Assoc. 551 So. Concord St., Seattle, Washington, 98108, U.S.A.' Part of IX Troop Carrier Command.

FRE 3367

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3367
  • Description: C-47 Skytrains of the 440th Troop Carrier Group at Exeter, 5 June 1944. caption on image: "Exeter, England - Jun 5, 1944, D-1." Printed caption on...
Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division march towards the C-47 Skytrains of the 440th Troop Carrier Group at Exeter, 5 June 1944. caption on image: "D-Day -1. Exeter, England." Printed caption on reverse: 'USAAF Station #463 Exeter, Devon, June 5, 1944, D-Day Minus One. 101st Airborne troopers marching on to field. Aircraft in foreground aircraft of the 95th & 98th Squadrons. The control twr[tower] is out of view to the right side of the photo. Photographer was Joseph Hudson, official Group Photograph

FRE 3366

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3366
  • Description: Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division march towards the C-47 Skytrains of the 440th Troop Carrier Group at Exeter, 5 June 1944. caption on image...
A B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8745) of the 94th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17G-80-VE.' On reverse: William T. Larkins [address Stamp].

FRE 3801

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3801
  • Description: A B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8745) of the 94th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17G-80-VE.' On reverse: William T. Larkins...