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P-47 Thunderbolts of the 4th Fighter Group in the air over Debden air base. Passed by the U.S. Army on 25 June 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'DUCHESS OF KENT PRESENTS PLAQUES TO FORMER EAGLE SQUADRON PILOTS. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. SG/US-POOL/B. Keystone. 78-79-80'.

FRE 1430

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1430
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of the 4th Fighter Group in the air over Debden air base. Passed by the U.S. Army on 25 June 1943. Printed caption attached to print...
Staff Sergeant Joseph Norton, of the 324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group, with a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image via Lieutenant Colonel Paul Chryst, 91st Bomb Group Handwritten caption on reverse: 'S/Sgt Joseph Norton, 324th BS, 91st BG.'

FRE 3508

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3508
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Joseph Norton, of the 324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group, with a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image via Lieutenant Colonel Paul Chryst, 91st...
Two P-47 Thunderbolts (5F-A, serial number 42-75855) and (5F-G, serial number 42-75228) of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'A/S/R P-47s.'

FRE 3091

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3091
  • Description: Two P-47 Thunderbolts (5F-A, serial number 42-75855) and (5F-G, serial number 42-75228) of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron in flight. Handwritten...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (5F-W, serial number 42-8554, "War Weary") of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron undergoes repairs. A Cletrac pulls a second Thunderbolt out of a blister hangar. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'A/S/R planes in for repairs.'

FRE 3092

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3092
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (5F-W, serial number 42-8554, "War Weary") of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron undergoes repairs. A Cletrac pulls a second...
A crsashed B-17F Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3273) of the 95th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "1746. MRU. 12-23-43. Repps, Norfolk Co. B-17F, 42-3273. A." Handwritten caption on reverse: '22/12/43 A.' On reverse: Damaged USAAF Photographic Station 505 [Stamp].

FRE 3903

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3903
  • Description: A crsashed B-17F Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3273) of the 95th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "1746. MRU. 12-23-43. Repps, Norfolk Co. B...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (5F-K, serial number 43-25565) nicknamed "Chris's Favourite" of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron that has crash landed. Official caption on image: "(GAD-200-1-505G)(16 Dec 1944)(Crash-Landing A/C 32556.)"

FRE 3094

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3094
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (5F-K, serial number 43-25565) nicknamed "Chris's Favourite" of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron that has crash landed. Official...
A B-17G Flying Fortress of the 95th Bomb Group that has crashed near a wood near Luzern, Switzerland. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17G, 25-2-45. Crashed between Richensee and Müswangen (not far from Luzern).'

FRE 3905

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3905
  • Description: A B-17G Flying Fortress of the 95th Bomb Group that has crashed near a wood near Luzern, Switzerland. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17G, 25-2-45...
The wreck of a P-47 Thunderbolt (5F-K, serial number 43-25565) nicknamed "Chris's Favourite" of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron that has crash landed. Official caption on image: "(GAD-200-2-508G)(16 Dec 44)(A/C 325565-WW)(Rest.)"

FRE 3095

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3095
  • Description: The wreck of a P-47 Thunderbolt (5F-K, serial number 43-25565) nicknamed "Chris's Favourite" of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron that has crash...
A pilot of the 359th Fighter Group outside Nissen huts at East Wretham before take off. Written on slide casing: 'Before take off, E Anglia Gp.'

FRE 6185

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6185
  • Description: A pilot of the 359th Fighter Group outside Nissen huts at East Wretham before take off. Written on slide casing: 'Before take off, E Anglia Gp.'
The nose artof a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Yankee Doodle" of the 91st Bomb Group at Bodney. Written on slide casing: 'Yankee Doodle B-17F at Bodney.'

FRE 5730

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5730
  • Description: The nose artof a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Yankee Doodle" of the 91st Bomb Group at Bodney. Written on slide casing: 'Yankee Doodle B-17F at...
Lieutenants Victor E. Bocquin, Donald T. Woodward, Jimmie C. Wright, Ray S. White, Robert D. Shirmer and Cecil A. Laxton of the 361st Fighter Group use a Dodge Ambulance as a bar before 3 days leave at Bottisham. Image via JD Smith. Written on slide casing: 'Off on 3 Day pass, officers of 376 FS.'

FRE 6186

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6186
  • Description: Lieutenants Victor E. Bocquin, Donald T. Woodward, Jimmie C. Wright, Ray S. White, Robert D. Shirmer and Cecil A. Laxton of the 361st Fighter Group...
B-17 Flying Fortresses (LG-O, serial number 41-24453) and (LG-P) of the 91st Bomb Group in flight.

FRE 5729

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5729
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses (LG-O, serial number 41-24453) and (LG-P) of the 91st Bomb Group in flight.
Captain James D Smith of the 361st Fighter Group with a mobile control vehicle at Little Walden. Image via James D Smith. Written on slide casing: 'JD Smith with control van, Little Walden.'

FRE 6187

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6187
  • Description: Captain James D Smith of the 361st Fighter Group with a mobile control vehicle at Little Walden. Image via James D Smith. Written on slide casing: 'JD...
A P-51 Mustang of the 4th Fighter Group in flight. Handwritten on slide case:"WDT Flight AFA/Brown"

FRE 5346

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5346
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang of the 4th Fighter Group in flight. Handwritten on slide case:"WDT Flight AFA/Brown"
The control tower at Little Walden, home of the 361st Fighter Group. Image via James D Smith. Written on slide casing: 'Little Walden control tower.'

FRE 6188

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6188
  • Description: The control tower at Little Walden, home of the 361st Fighter Group. Image via James D Smith. Written on slide casing: 'Little Walden control tower.'
A P-51 Mustang of the 4th Fighter Group in flight. Handwritten on slide case:"P-51 WD:T Flight M. Brown"

FRE 5345

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5345
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang of the 4th Fighter Group in flight. Handwritten on slide case:"P-51 WD:T Flight M. Brown"
P-51 Mustangs, including (E2-X), of the 361st Fighter Group take off in tandem at Little Walden. Image via James D Smith. Written on slide casing: 'P-51 E2:X T/O Little Walden.'

FRE 6189

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6189
  • Description: P-51 Mustangs, including (E2-X), of the 361st Fighter Group take off in tandem at Little Walden. Image via James D Smith. Written on slide casing: 'P...
A P-51 Mustang of the 4th Fighter Group - Debden. Handwritten on slide case:"P51 QP:K Debden From Larry Davis"

FRE 5344

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5344
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang of the 4th Fighter Group - Debden. Handwritten on slide case:"P51 QP:K Debden From Larry Davis"
P-51 Mustangs of the 361st Fighter Group prepare for take off at Bottisham. Image via James D Smith. Written on slide casing: 'P51 ready for T/O Bottisham.'

FRE 6190

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6190
  • Description: P-51 Mustangs of the 361st Fighter Group prepare for take off at Bottisham. Image via James D Smith. Written on slide casing: 'P51 ready for T/O...
A P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Johnetta IV" of the 4th Fighter Group - Debden. Handwritten on slide case:"P-51D 4th FGrp "JOHNETTA IV" DEBDEN 4-45 AFM

FRE 5343

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5343
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Johnetta IV" of the 4th Fighter Group - Debden. Handwritten on slide case:"P-51D 4th FGrp "JOHNETTA IV" DEBDEN 4-45 AFM