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Air Vice Marshall Leigh-Mallory awards Colonel Hubert Zemke the British Distinguished Flying Cross. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'June 1944. Being awarded the British Distinguished Flying Cross by RAF Air Vice Marshall Leigh Mallory- Commander RAF Fighter Command. The same ceremony saw Captain Johnny Johnson awarded the American DFC. HZ.'

FRE 9922

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9922
  • Description: Air Vice Marshall Leigh-Mallory awards Colonel Hubert Zemke the British Distinguished Flying Cross. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'June 1944...
A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group scores an aerial victory during a raid over Schweinfurt, 19 August 1943. Gun camera image. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: ' Picture # 4 Regensburg Schwienfurt 19 August 1943.'

FRE 9997

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9997
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group scores an aerial victory during a raid over Schweinfurt, 19 August 1943. Gun camera image. Hubert Zemke...
A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group scores a direct hit during a raid over Schwienfurt, 19 August 1943. Gun camera image Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: Picture # 1 Gun camera sequence. A Me110 hit early by JW Johnson 61st Fighter Sq. Capt JW Johnson 61st Ftr Sq & 1st Lieut Frank E McCauley 61st Ftr Sq. 1st Schwienfurt-Regensburg raid Ramrod 19 Aug 1943. This e/a disintegrated in a firey blaze falling thru the B-17 bomber formation but not striking one aircraft-

FRE 9998

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9998
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group scores a direct hit during a raid over Schwienfurt, 19 August 1943. Gun camera image Hubert Zemke (56th...
A P-47 Thunderbolt destorys an ME 109 during a mission on 12 May 1944. Gun camera image. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: ' Picture # 2 Gun Camera. 1 ME 109 destroyed 12 May 1944. This day- found the first application of the "Zemke fan" a new tactic to seek out the enemy well infront of the bomb stream. The mission will be given to you in detail as it was almost more than successful. I lost two wing men in no....'

FRE 9999

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9999
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt destorys an ME 109 during a mission on 12 May 1944. Gun camera image. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the...
A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group scores an aerial victory during a mission over Schweinfurt, 19 August 1943. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group has handwritten on the reverse: 'Picture # 3 Gun camera sequence Capt GW Johnson & 1st Lieut Frank E McCauley. This last accomplishment made Captain GW Johnson the first ace in the 56th Fighter Group. It was not until the October 1943 that I tagged a FW 190 to become the second Ace in the 56th Fighter Group. From that time on Acedom picked up through the

FRE 10000

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10000
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group scores an aerial victory during a mission over Schweinfurt, 19 August 1943. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter...
A drawing of Colonel Chesley Peterson of the 4th Fighter Group. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'Chesley Peterson, 2nd Co of the 4th Fitr Group at Debden. A col at age 22 years. Personally I held a lot of respect for "Pete" and was one of the few Flying Officers that Zemke hadl in high respect in the 8th Fighter Command. Had a very pleasing personality- could fly with the best, spoke convincinlgy with ease and had a maturity far beyond his years. It was a real set back fo

FRE 9994

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9994
  • Description: A drawing of Colonel Chesley Peterson of the 4th Fighter Group. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'Chesley Peterson...
Staff-Sergeant Penrod congratulates Major Robert "Bob" Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group after a mission in Johnson's P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Penrod & Sam". Colonel Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'Major "Bob" Johnson being congratulated for another victory by his crew chief S/Sgt Penrod. Bob labeled hi P-47 "Penros & Sam" Sam being his middle initial. April 1944.'

FRE 9940

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9940
  • Description: Staff-Sergeant Penrod congratulates Major Robert "Bob" Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group after a mission in Johnson's P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed...
Captain Eugene W O'Neil of the 55th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Eugene O'Niel.'

FRE 9826

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9826
  • Description: Captain Eugene W O'Neil of the 55th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Eugene O'Niel.'
P-47 Thunderbolts attack a group of Sherman tanks during Operation Rainbow in West Germany, 1950. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'Manoeuvres in Germany shortly after the war showing an aggressor P-47 attacking a Sherman tank. Operation "Rainbow".'

FRE 9993

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9993
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts attack a group of Sherman tanks during Operation Rainbow in West Germany, 1950. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on...
Corporal Jack Kazanjian, Private Albert Asplint, Staff-Sergeant Howard Buchner and Staff-Sergeant George Baltimore of the 56th Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt (HV-D, serial number 42-7877) nicknamed "In The Mood". Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp] Printed caption on reverse: A FIGHTER ACE'S GROUND CREW Much of the credit for the fine performance of the United Nations' fighter piolt is due to the ceaseless efforts of the ground crews to keep the machines in perfect fighting trim.

FRE 9827

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9827
  • Description: Corporal Jack Kazanjian, Private Albert Asplint, Staff-Sergeant Howard Buchner and Staff-Sergeant George Baltimore of the 56th Fighter Group with a P...
Captain GW Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group scores an aerial victory during a mission over Schweinfurt. 19 August 1942. Gun camera image. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: ' Picture # 2. Gun Camera Sequence Capt GW Johnson & 1st Lieut Frank E McCauley. Two days after this excort mission-Capt GW Johnson scored a triple aerial victory in a series of combats on another ramrod against Rijen (bomber target) 19 August 1942.'

FRE 9996

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9996
  • Description: Captain GW Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group scores an aerial victory during a mission over Schweinfurt. 19 August 1942. Gun camera image. Hubert...
Andrew J Kutler, a Republic Representative attached to the 56th Fighter Group. Colonel Huber Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'Mr. Andrew J. Kutler- a civilian- who we fought to keep with the 56th. A Republic Aviation Technical Represetative who consistently cut red tape and corners to keep up ahead of the numerous technical changes and files bought out of the factory. Note he wears a leather flight jacket and Oliver drab khakis- we didn't want any civilian garb.'

FRE 9938

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9938
  • Description: Andrew J Kutler, a Republic Representative attached to the 56th Fighter Group. Colonel Huber Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse...
Lieutenant Robert M. Stultz of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, sits on the cowling on a P-47 Thunderbolt. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 11 Mar 1943.' [stamp] and '252531.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '1, 2 & 3. Lieut. R.M. Stultz from Wapakoneta, Ohio on the cowling of his Thunderbolt at a U.S. Army Air Force station "somewhere in England." And March 11th 1943 PN.'

FRE 9824

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9824
  • Description: Lieutenant Robert M. Stultz of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, sits on the cowling on a P-47 Thunderbolt. Image stamped on reverse:...
A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group scores an aerial victory during a raid over Schweinfurt 19 August 1943. Gun Camera Image. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: ' Picture #6 Regensburg, Schweinfurt 19 Aug 1943.'

FRE 9995

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9995
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group scores an aerial victory during a raid over Schweinfurt 19 August 1943. Gun Camera Image. Hubert Zemke...
Major Walker M Mahurin of the 56th Fighter Group and Major Walter Beckham of the 353rd Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt at Boxted. Colonel Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'Left Major Walker Bud Mahurin, CO 63rd Ftr Sq, 56th Frt Group, England Mar 1944, Right Captain Walter Beckham, 353rd Ftr Gp. This picture was taken at Boxted when both were vying for top ace of the 8th Air Force. This same week both were invited as guests with Queen Elizabeth- at Buckingham palace,

FRE 9939

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9939
  • Description: Major Walker M Mahurin of the 56th Fighter Group and Major Walter Beckham of the 353rd Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt at Boxted. Colonel Hubert...
Lieutenant Gerald W Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt Gerald W Johnson 56 FG. 18 Victories in P-47.'

FRE 9825

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9825
  • Description: Lieutenant Gerald W Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt Gerald W Johnson 56 FG. 18 Victories in P-47.'
A checklist kept in the cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt for pilots. Image via Robert EBY. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47C Cockpit Checklist card. Kept in airplane.'

FRE 9936

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9936
  • Description: A checklist kept in the cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt for pilots. Image via Robert EBY. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47C Cockpit Checklist card...
Captain Robert Johnson, Colonel Hubert Zemke and Major Walker H. Mahurin of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'A trip after a very successful mission, Feb 44. Capt Robet S Johnson, Col Hub Zemke, Major Walker H. Mahurin.'

FRE 9830

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9830
  • Description: Captain Robert Johnson, Colonel Hubert Zemke and Major Walker H. Mahurin of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'A trip after a...
A pilot in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt. Image via Kenneth W Clendenin. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'This one was in my 'deceased' friends album- WHO IS HE?? Recognis him?? I hope.'

FRE 9937

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9937
  • Description: A pilot in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt. Image via Kenneth W Clendenin. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'This one was in my 'deceased' friends...
P-47 Thunderbolts attack a group of Sherman tanks during Operation Rainbow in West Germany, 1950. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'Aggressor P-47 Thunderbolts catching an tank in manoeuvres shortly after WWII. A drop at this point of the belly tank filled with napalm would certainly have destoryed this target.

FRE 9992

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9992
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts attack a group of Sherman tanks during Operation Rainbow in West Germany, 1950. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on...