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A B-26 Marauder of the 323rd Bomb Group at Earls Colne, 24 July 1943. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '323BG. Earls Colne. 216.' A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. . Censor no: 276106. On reverse: Associated Press and damaged US Army Censor [Stamp].

FRE 4636

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4636
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder of the 323rd Bomb Group at Earls Colne, 24 July 1943. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '323BG. Earls...
A bomber crew of the 323rd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "John Bull". Handwritten caption on reverse: '26.' On reverse: Baltimore Sun and US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamps].

FRE 4637

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4637
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 323rd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "John Bull". Handwritten caption on reverse: '26.' On reverse: Baltimore Sun and...
Lieutenant W. Kahley and Lieutenant J Laurie of the 323rd Bomb Group with a toy of President Roosevelt's dog 'Mr Fala' underneath the tail of their B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34692) nicknamed "Mr Fala" , 17 August 1943. Passed as censored 17 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Bomber that has played a great part in the N. African and Sicilian campaigns and is now being used in large numbers in this country is the U.S. "Marauder". The Marauder has a speed of 350[censor ammended to read '346'] m.p

FRE 4630

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4630
  • Description: Lieutenant W. Kahley and Lieutenant J Laurie of the 323rd Bomb Group with a toy of President Roosevelt's dog 'Mr Fala' underneath the tail of their B...
Corporals William E Haley and Foy L Jackson, ground crewmen of the 323rd Bomb group, work on a B-26 Marauder (WT-O, serial number 41-34786) nicknamed "Buffalo Gal.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Single-pilot a/c. 41-34786, B-26C, WT:O of 456BS on EC 7/43. Scrapped Sep. 44.'

FRE 4629

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4629
  • Description: Corporals William E Haley and Foy L Jackson, ground crewmen of the 323rd Bomb group, work on a B-26 Marauder (WT-O, serial number 41-34786) nicknamed...
Captain Clarence "Bud" Anderson of the 357th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Old Crow", March 1944. Passed for publication 12 Mar 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '8/3/44 D. Clarence Anderson 357FG.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Press caption from reverse: 'MUSTANG PILOT "KILL" 59 IN 30 DAYS. ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO SHOWS: Capt. C. Anderson, of Newcastle, Sacramento, Calif., who shot down an enemy

FRE 3102

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3102
  • Description: Don Bochkay a pilot of the 357th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang, March 1944.
A damaged P-51 Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group.

FRE 3105

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3105
  • Description: A damaged P-51 Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group.
An airman of the 357th Fighter Group with a P-51 Mustang, nicknamed "Joan". On reverse: Photo From The Olmsted Collection [Stamp].

FRE 3106

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3106
  • Description: An airman of the 357th Fighter Group with a P-51 Mustang, nicknamed "Joan". On reverse: Photo From The Olmsted Collection [Stamp].
Captain Robert Maloney of the 55th Fighter Group, points to a hole in the wing of his P-51 Mustang caused by colliding with a German telegraph pole. Printed caption on reverse is damaged: 'USSTAF Photo - 8th AF. Pro-HQ-'45. 216. Result Of A Tangle With A German Telegraph Pole ...- Captain Robert Maloney... 830 South Colorado Street, Butte, Mont., points to a hole in the wing... Eighth Air Force P-51 Mustang torn by a German telegraph pole. Captain... ran into the pole while strafing a military train north

FRE 2422

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2422
  • Description: Captain Robert Maloney of the 55th Fighter Group, points to a hole in the wing of his P-51 Mustang caused by colliding with a German telegraph pole...
Lieutenant Warren Corwin, of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang at Leiston. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lieutenant Warren Corwin of the 362nd Sqdn at Leiston. Note the cloth flying helmet, goggles and oxygen breathing equipment. P. Barber.'

FRE 3103

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3103
  • Description: Lieutenant Warren Corwin, of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang at Leiston. Handwritten caption on...
A P-51 Mustang (CG-A, serial number 44-14757) of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group infront of a hangar at Dijon-Longvic, bombed by B-17 Flying Fortresses, October 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44-14757. P-51D-10-NA. CG-A. 55 FG. Dijon-Longvic A/F. October 1944. (via P. Gandillet).'

FRE 2423

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2423
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (CG-A, serial number 44-14751) of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group infront of a hangar at Dijon-Longvic, bombed by B-17...
A P-51 Mustang (G4-J) nicknamed "Texas Fire Fly" of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. On reverse: Photo From The Collection Of Merle Olmsted [Stamp].

FRE 3104

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3104
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (G4-J) nicknamed "Texas Fire Fly" of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. On reverse: Photo From The Collection Of Merle...
Captain John Kirla of the 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Capt. John Kirla, 362nd Ftr, Sqdn., 357th Ftr. Grp. Flying Legends 2003, Aces High, Kirla Bio Photo.' On reverse: Photo From The Olmsted Collection.

FRE 3109

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3109
  • Description: Captain John Kirla of the 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Capt. John Kirla, 362nd Ftr, Sqdn., 357th Ftr. Grp. Flying Legends...
Captain John B. England of the 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '357. John B. England.'

FRE 3110

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3110
  • Description: Captain John B. England of the 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '357. John B. England.'
P-51 Mustangs of the 357th Fighter Group line up for take off at Leiston.

FRE 3107

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3107
  • Description: P-51 Mustangs of the 357th Fighter Group line up for take off at Leiston.
A crashed P-38 Lightning (MC-Q) of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '20 FG. 97SG - 4G[?] - 238 - 2 - crash. MC-Q.'

FRE 2417

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2417
  • Description: A crashed P-38 Lightning (MC-Q) of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '20 FG. 97SG - 4G[?] - 238 - 2 -...
A crashed P-38 Lightning (MC-Q) of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '79th FS, 20th FG, 8th Air Force.'

FRE 2416

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2416
  • Description: A crashed P-38 Lightning (MC-Q) of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '79th FS, 20th FG, 8th Air Force.'
A crashed P-38 Lightning (serial number 42-68177) of the 20th Fighter Group, 22 June 1944. Official caption on image: "(GAD-39-2-486) (22-6-44) (42-68177) Crash."

FRE 2415

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2415
  • Description: A crashed P-38 Lightning (serial number 42-68177) of the 20th Fighter Group, 22 June 1944. Official caption on image: "(GAD-39-2-486) (22-6-44) (42...
A damaged P-38 Lightning (LC-C, serial number 42-68171) of the 77th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'via C. Thomas. Wormswell?? LC-C.'

FRE 2414

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2414
  • Description: A damaged P-38 Lightning (LC-C, serial number 42-68171) of the 77th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'via C...
First Lieutenant Millard of the 55th Fighter Group shows Captain Donald E. Penn a flak hole in his flight jacket from the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang. Printed caption on reverse: 'USSTAF Photo - 8th AF. Pro-HQ'45. 247. OWI Release. "Nuts To The Nazis" - quips 1st Lt. Millard V. Anderson, 1616 Linden Ave., Lynchburg, Va., in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang, as he laughingly shows the frayed holes caused by flak fragments as he swept over a Nazi airdrome to shoot up a Focke Wulf 190 on the ground, just shor

FRE 2421

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2421
  • Description: First Lieutenant Millard of the 55th Fighter Group shows Captain Donald E. Penn a flak hole in his flight jacket from the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang...
A crashed P-38 Lightning (serial number 42-67988) of the 20th Fighter Group flown by Captain C.E. Jackson.

FRE 2420

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2420
  • Description: A crashed P-38 Lightning (serial number 42-67988) of the 20th Fighter Group flown by Captain C.E. Jackson.