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A P-51 Mustang (serial number 44-73361) parked at the front of a row of P-51 Mustangs.

FRE 10244

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10244
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (serial number 44-73361) parked at the front of a row of P-51 Mustangs.
A ground crewman of the 363rd Fighter Group guides a P-51 Mustang (B3-M, serial number 42-106772) nicknamed "Patrice". Passed for publication 3 Nov 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Credit USAAF. 363rd F.G., 381st F.S., 9th Air Force.' Printed caption on reverse is damaged: 'Riding The "Mustang". The novel sight as U.S. Air Force Mustangs taxi up ready for a take-off. Owing to the position of the pilot, taxi-ing up is made much easier if someone with a clearer field of vision acts as guide. This is u

FRE 10243

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10243
  • Description: A ground crewman of the 363rd Fighter Group guides a P-51 Mustang (B3-M, serial number 42-106772) nicknamed "Patrice". Passed for publication 3 Nov...
A P-51 Mustang (QL-GI, serial number 44-12234) nicknamed "Rio Rita" parked on a hardstanding . Other P-51 Mustangs are behind "Rio Rita". On reverse: Passed By US Army Examiner [Stamp].

FRE 10242

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10242
  • Description: An F-6K Mustang (QL-Gbar, serial number 44-12234) nicknamed "Rio Rita" of the 22nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 69th Tactical Reconnaissance...
P-51 Mustangs including (serial number 43-6656) and (serial number 43-6959) at Speke, Liverpool for delivery to US Army Air Force Groups. Passed for publication 19 Feb 1944. Printed caption on reverse is damaged: 'Nass... Arrives In Britain From ... For Invasion. Keystone Photo Shows:- Mustangs lined up ready... delivery.' Censor no: 306182. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 10249

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10249
  • Description: P-51 Mustangs including (serial number 43-6656) and (serial number 43-6959) at Speke, Liverpool for delivery to US Army Air Force Groups. Passed for...
A line of P-51 Mustangs, formerly of the 370th Fighter Group, 485th Fighter Squadron ('7F') and 402nd Fighter Squadron ('E6') in Fürth at 1948, assigned to head to Sweden. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1948. Furth For Sweden. Tage Danielsson. 370th F.G., 485th F.S., 9th Air Force.'

FRE 10248

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10248
  • Description: A line of P-51 Mustangs, formerly of the 370th Fighter Group, 485th Fighter Squadron ('7F') and 402nd Fighter Squadron ('E6') in Fürth at 1948...
A P-51 Mustang ('14') of the 1st Air Commando Group at an Indian airbase. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'India. 1st Air Comm' GP. Spinner and tail up.'

FRE 10247

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10247
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang ('14') of the 1st Air Commando Group at an Indian airbase. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'India. 1st Air Comm' GP. Spinner and tail...
A P-51H Mustang (serial number 44-64180) used as a recruitment standard for the USAAF. Printed caption on reverse: 'North American P-51H-5 Mustang.'

FRE 10246

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10246
  • Description: A P-51H Mustang (serial number 44-64180) used as a recruitment standard for the USAAF. Printed caption on reverse: 'North American P-51H-5 Mustang.'
Two USAAF P-51 Mustangs (serial numbers 43-6798 and 43-6985) and a Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Grumman Avenger at a US assembly depot field in England. Passed for publication 18 Feb 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '36798, 5/3|4/44. 36895, 2/3/44.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Air Cover For Second Front Pours Into England. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Seen side by side on a US assembly depot field "somewhere in England" are two P-51s of the USAAF (in foreground) and a US-built Gruman[sic] Avenger for

FRE 10241

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10241
  • Description: Two USAAF P-51 Mustangs (serial numbers 43-6798 and 43-6985) and a Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Grumman Avenger at a US assembly depot field in England...
Captain Glenn Miller during a visit to the 392nd Bomb Group. Image via John E Bode. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'The late, great Glenn Miller on visit for 100th mission party about June 44. I guess Glenn is now up in the "Star Dust" that he played so beautifully.'

FRE 9832

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9832
  • Description: Captain Glenn Miller during a visit to the 392nd Bomb Group. Image via John E Bode. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'The late, great Glenn Miller on...
General E Partridge in the cockpit of a B-26 Marauder of the 388th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Gen E Partridge at Fersfield.'

FRE 9831

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9831
  • Description: General E Partridge in the cockpit of a B-26 Marauder of the 388th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Gen E Partridge at Fersfield.'
Captain Francis S Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated press.' [stamp], 'Not to be published 27 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and 260418.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'THE "THUNDERBOLT" IN BRITAIN- AND THE MEN WHO FLY IT. Associated Press Photo shows: Capt FS Gabreski, Oil City, Penn, one of the US Pilots who are now flying A Thunderbolt, newest American fighter to reach this country.'

FRE 9834

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9834
  • Description: Captain Francis S Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated press.' [stamp],...
Lieutenant Colonel Elliott Vandevanter of the 385th Bomb Group with Colonel Frederick W Castle of the 487th Bomb Group and Brigadier General Curtis A LeMay. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 13 Nov 1943.' [stamp] and '92902.' [censor no] Printed caption on reverse: '"BIG SHOTS" OF THE EIGHTH AIR FORCE. Photo shows: Lt Col Elliott Vandevanter Jr, Washington DC, youthful commander of a Flying Fortress group in England, col Frederick W Castle of Washington DC, and N

FRE 9833

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9833
  • Description: Lieutenant Colonel Elliott Vandevanter of the 385th Bomb Group with Colonel Frederick W Castle of the 487th Bomb Group and Brigadier General Curtis A...
Anthony Duffy and armourer of the 364th Fighter Group with a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Butch". Handwritten on image: '"Duffy" -364th ETO, 1944.' Handwritten on the reverse: 'Man is 364th Armorer Anthony Duffy.'

FRE 10042

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10042
  • Description: Anthony Duffy and armourer of the 364th Fighter Group with a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Butch". Handwritten on image: '"Duffy" -364th ETO, 1944.'...
The nose art of a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Miss Peggy".

FRE 10043

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10043
  • Description: The nose art of an F-5G Lightning (serial 44-26xx6) nicknamed "Miss Peggy".
The nose art of a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Aunt Minnie's Bowser" of the 1st Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bob Stevens, 27th Fighter Sqd, 1st Fighter Gp, Colerne, England, Later part 1942.'

FRE 10041

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10041
  • Description: The nose art of a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Aunt Minnie's Bowser" of the 1st Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bob Stevens, 27th Fighter...
Lieutenant Colonel Chesley Peterson of the 4th Fighter Group with RAF Airmen. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.

FRE 9840

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9840
  • Description: Lieutenant Colonel Chesley Peterson of the 4th Fighter Group with RAF Airmen. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this...
The nose art of a P-38 Lightning (serial number 43-26659) nicknamed "Viking 2" of the 367th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '392nd FS, 367th FG, 9th Air Force.'

FRE 10046

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10046
  • Description: The nose art of a P-38 Lightning (serial number 43-26659) nicknamed "Viking 2" of the 367th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '392nd FS...
Film Director Major William Wyler and Dramatist Terrence Rattigan discuss the script of their planned film in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp] and 'Passed for publication 15 Feb 1942.' [stamp] and '19093.' [censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse is damaged, whate remains reads: 'William Wyler [illegible]... In the US Eighth Air Force film unit making a documentary in conjunction with the RAF film unit of the work and cooperation of the two air forces.

FRE 9839

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9839
  • Description: Film Director Major William Wyler and Dramatist Terrence Rattigan discuss the script of their planned film in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image...
A ground crewman of the 479th Fighter Group signals to a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Dossie".

FRE 10047

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10047
  • Description: A ground crewman of the 479th Fighter Group signals to a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Dossie".
Staff Sergeant William Accoo of the 15th Air Force cleans a P-51 Mustang. Printed caption on reverse is damage: 'BIPPA, EA 35888. U.S. Mustang Flyers At Italian Base. Staff Sergeant William Accoo of Salen[sic], New Jersey, crew chief in a Negro group of the 15th U.S. Air Force, washes down the PP-51 Mustang fighter plane of his pilot with soap and water... to give it more speed. Mediterranean... Forces Photo PRO-HQ-44-2384. Serviced... London OWI (Inner... Certified... Passed by SHAEF Censor....' Printed

FRE 10250

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10250
  • Description: Staff Sergeant William Accoo of the 15th Air Force cleans a P-51 Mustang. Printed caption on reverse is damage: 'BIPPA, EA 35888. U.S. Mustang Flyers...