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A telegram to Mrs Hubert Zemke, wife of the 479th Fighter Group commander, to inform her that her Husband (Hubert Zemke) has been liberated from Stalag Luft I and has returned to the US Military control. 8 Jun 1945.

FRE 10015

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10015
  • Description: A telegram to Mrs Hubert Zemke, wife of the 479th Fighter Group commander, to inform her that her Husband (Hubert Zemke) has been liberated from...
Colonel Hubert Zemke awards the Silver Star to the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel David C Schilling of the 56th Fighter Group at Boxted. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Zemke awards David Schilling a silver star to his Distinguished Flying Cross. Ramp at Boxted Air Base. In back ground 1st Lieut Ralph Johnson, Capt "Cookie" Cook, Lt Col Francis S Gabreski.'

FRE 9919

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9919
  • Description: Colonel Hubert Zemke awards the Silver Star to the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel David C Schilling of the 56th Fighter Group at...
US Secretary of War Henry L Stimson and Brigadier General FL Anderson during a visit to a US Army Air Force bomber station. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 14 Jul 1943' [stamp] and '274382.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'US SECRETARY OF WAR M STIMSON TOURS AMERICAN MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS IN BRITAIN. US Secretary of War Mr Henry Stimson who recently arrived in Britain, made a tour of US Air Force establishments in Britain. He was accompanied by Maj

FRE 9805

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9805
  • Description: US Secretary of War Henry L Stimson and Brigadier General FL Anderson during a visit to a US Army Air Force bomber station. Image stamped on reverse:...
An FW 190 shot down by Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '6/6/44, Zemke, FW 190.'

FRE 10018

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10018
  • Description: An FW 190 shot down by Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '6/6/44, Zemke, FW 190.'
Colonel Hubert Zemke awards the Air Medal to Lieutenant Michael Quirk of the 56th Fighter Group at Boxted. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Zemke awarding Air Medal to Lt Michael Quirk, Boxted Ramp, April 1944. In the background standing at Attention Lt Byron L Morrill.'

FRE 9916

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9916
  • Description: Colonel Hubert Zemke awards the Air Medal to Lieutenant Michael Quirk of the 56th Fighter Group at Boxted. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse:...
King George VI with Colonel Robert Walker and Squadron Leader Robert Clayton during a visit to the 301st Bomb Group at Chelveston. Image stamped on reverse: 'Unofficially Approved.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 16 Nov 1942.' [stamp] and '233684.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'HM King George VI, with Col Robert Walker, Spokane, Wash, after a visit of HRH to US bomber command somewhere in Engl. Sq Leader Robert Clayton extreme right. Chelveston [obscured by censor], England.'

FRE 9802

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9802
  • Description: King George VI with Colonel Robert Walker and Squadron Leader Robert Clayton during a visit to the 301st Bomb Group at Chelveston. Image stamped on...
JH "Dutch" Kindelberger and JL "Lee Atwood, executives of North American Aviation at a meeting to discuss development of the P-51 Mustang, 1942. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'L to R JH "Dutch" Kindelberger President & Chairman of the Bd- JL "Lee" Atwood Executive Vice President. Kindelberger Officer, circa 1942.'

FRE 10017

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10017
  • Description: JH "Dutch" Kindelberger and JL "Lee Atwood, executives of North American Aviation at a meeting to discuss development of the P-51 Mustang, 1942...
Colonel Hubert Zemke awards the Air Medal to Lieutenant Colonel Francis S Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group at Boxted. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Zemke awarding Air Medal to Lt Col Francis S Gabreski, Boxted Ramp, April 1944. Backgrund Capt Walter A Cook.'

FRE 9917

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9917
  • Description: Colonel Hubert Zemke awards the Air Medal to Lieutenant Colonel Francis S Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group at Boxted. Zemke has handwritten on the...
Lieutenant Colonel Louis Houck of the 365th Fighter Group wearing a flying helmet with devil horns in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Screamin' Weemie". Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICAN FLYER WEARS "DEVIL'S HELMET" Lieutenant Colonel Louis Houck, 27, commander of a Ninth US Air Force fighter group, waves for contact after donning his "devil's helmet" for a mission against the Nazis. The flyer calls his plane "Screaming' Weemie". Keys

FRE 9803

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9803
  • Description: Lieutenant Colonel Louis Houck of the 365th Fighter Group wearing a flying helmet with devil horns in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed...
General Henry H Arnold in London. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'HH Arnold in London, 1943.

FRE 9801

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9801
  • Description: General Henry H Arnold in London. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'HH Arnold in London, 1943.
Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group shows Mr Lovell, Assistant Secretary of War and Major General Frank OD Hunter the hangar at Horsham St Faith. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Lt to Rt Col Hub Zemke Co 56th Ftr Gp, Mr Lovell, Asst Sec of War- Army Air Force WWII, M/Gen Frank OD Hunter General 8th Ftr Command. A visit to the hangar bay at Horsham St Faith.'

FRE 9911

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9911
  • Description: Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group shows Mr Lovell, Assistant Secretary of War and Major General Frank OD Hunter the hangar at Horsham St...
A scoreboard of Leading Aces of the US Army Air Forces. Pesonnel of the 56th Fighter Group have been marked by Hubert Zemke. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'HQ US Army Air Force score board of top aces 23 April 1945. Only Aerial kills are credited. The check marks are aces fron the 56th Fighter Group- 7 to be exact. Zemke ranked 20th from the top. Robert Johnson- 6th.'

FRE 10010

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10010
  • Description: A scoreboard of Leading Aces of the US Army Air Forces. Pesonnel of the 56th Fighter Group have been marked by Hubert Zemke. Hubert Zemke (56th...
The Organisation board of the 56th Fighter Group. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'The 56th Fighter Organisation status board that hung in the CO Office. Shows the complete complement of the 56th Fighter Group and the 33rd Service Squadron.'

FRE 10008

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10008
  • Description: The Organisation board of the 56th Fighter Group. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'The 56th Fighter Organisation...
Hubert Zemke, later commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group, with the University of Montana Football Squadron. Zemke is in the second row, on the far right.

FRE 10009

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10009
  • Description: Hubert Zemke, later commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group, with the University of Montana Football Squadron. Zemke is in the second row, on the...
Colonel Neal Creighton, General H.H. Arnold, Major General Henry J.F. Miller, and General Ira C. Eaker. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 3 Sept 1943.' [stamp], '34579.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'US ARMY AIR FORCES OFFICIAL PHOTO. From left to right: Colonel Nel Creighton, of Chapel Hill, NC, Post Commander of Camp Griffiss, General H H Arnold, Major General Henry JF Miller, Commanding General of VIII Air Force Service Command, and General Ira C Eaker, commanding General of

FRE 9800

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9800
  • Description: Colonel Neal Creighton, General H.H. Arnold, Major General Henry J.F. Miller, and General Ira C. Eaker. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for...
Personnel of the 388th Bomb Group march in formation during an inspection by Brigadier General Partridge. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B/G E Partridge, CG 3rd AD at 388 BG.'

FRE 9799

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9799
  • Description: Personnel of the 388th Bomb Group march in formation during an inspection by Brigadier General Partridge. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B/G E...
A letter from Peale & Co to Colonel Hubert Zemke, commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group, that his handmade wellington boots are ready for collection. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'An example of British esteemed business courtesy in notifiying Col Zemke his handmade (brown) Wellington boots were ready for pick up. Col David C Schilling started this fad for the 56th by having a pair of riding boots cut off half way between knees and the ankles. Dave had three or four pairs made by Peale & co

FRE 10003

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10003
  • Description: A letter from Peale & Co to Colonel Hubert Zemke, commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group, that his handmade wellington boots are ready for...
Major Wilbur Watson, Colonel Hubert Zemke and Lieutenant Colonel David Schilling of the 56th Fighter Group at a dinner party at Halesworth with Gilbert Meyers, Commanding Officer of the 478th Fighter Group. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Feb 1944. A picture at a dinner party at the Van Eck Estate (Halesworth). Lt to Right 1- Major Wilbur Watson- Gt Ace, 2- Zemke Co 56th, 3- David Schilling-Flying ce, 4- Gilbert Meyers, 478th CO 9th Air Force- Visiting on an Observation tour (flights) with the 56th

FRE 9923

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9923
  • Description: Major Wilbur Watson, Colonel Hubert Zemke and Lieutenant Colonel David Schilling of the 56th Fighter Group at a dinner party at Halesworth with...
Sir Stafford Cripps adresses ground personnel of the 91st Bomb Group infront of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Bad Penny" at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on reverse: 'Confidential.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 11 MAy 1943.' [stamp] and ;26987.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Sit Stafford Cripps, Minister of Aircraft Production talks to ground crews of a United States Bomber station in England. The talk was broadcast to the United States. Bassingbourn [obscured by censor], England.'

FRE 9795

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9795
  • Description: Sir Stafford Cripps adresses ground personnel of the 91st Bomb Group infront of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Bad Penny" at Bassingbourn...
A recepit for handmade wellingtoon boots, purchased by Hubert Zemke, commanding officer 56th Fighter Group. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: ' Here are the charges for the handmade wellington boots not a bad price in those days. To show how vain young fighter pilots could be another fa was adapted in the 56th Fighter Group. "Anyone attaining the ace status (five aerial victories) was permitted to tear out the linings of his tunic and replace it with a scarlet red one. Noth

FRE 10002

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10002
  • Description: A recepit for handmade wellingtoon boots, purchased by Hubert Zemke, commanding officer 56th Fighter Group. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has...