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A B-26 Marauder (serial number 44-68192) at Namur, Belgium. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'B-26 at Namur Belgium, taken whilst stationed at Virton, Belgium 2/1/45-9/1/45.' Written on slide casing: '468192, Namur, Belgium.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7465
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (serial number 44-68192) at Namur, Belgium. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force...
A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-35786) nicknamed "Jersey Bounce" taxiing on the runway at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Written on slide casing: 'AT-23, Mount Farm, 135786-132, Jersey Bounce.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7466
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-35786) nicknamed "Jersey Bounce" taxiing on the runway at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic...
A C-47 Skytrain nicknamed "Fatigued", belonging to Lieutenant-General Lewis H. Brereton, 9th Air Force commander. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'Gen Brereton's C-47 "Fatigue'd" , Closer with more detail & some smart GI in the window, taken on 7 day furlough to the Riviera for R&R.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7463
  • Description: A C-47 Skytrain nicknamed "Fatigued", belonging to Lieutenant-General Lewis H. Brereton, 9th Air Force commander. Image by William Polley, 942nd...
A C-47 Skytrain nicknamed "Fatigued", belonging to Lieutenant-General Lewis H. Brereton, 9th Air Force commander, prepares for take off. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'Gen Brereton's C-47 "Fatigue'd" , Closer with more detail, taken on 7 day furlough to the Riviera for R&R.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7464
  • Description: A C-47 Skytrain nicknamed "Fatigued", belonging to Lieutenant-General Lewis H. Brereton, 9th Air Force commander, prepares for take off. Image by...
Ground crewmen of the 425th Night Fighter Squadron, pack ammunition near a P-61 Black Widow nicknamed "Dangerous Dan".
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7461
  • Description: Ground crewmen of the 425th Night Fighter Squadron, pack ammunition near a P-61 Black Widow nicknamed "Dangerous Dan".
Debden, base of the 4th Fighter Group from September 1942 Handwritten on slide:"Debden aerial B40"
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5327
  • Description: Debden, base of the 4th Fighter Group from September 1942. View from SW of Debden taken by Edward Richie. Red Nissen hut next to back entrance road to...
Princess Elizabeth and an airman of the 306th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-102547) nicknamed "Rose of York", that has been named in her honour, 6 July 1944. Written on slide casing: 'Rose of York.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5939
  • Description: Princess Elizabeth and Col Claude Putnam C/O of the 306th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-102547) nicknamed "Rose of York"...
A P-51 Mustang of the 4th Fighter Group in flight. Handwritten on slide:"WDT P-51 Brown/AFA"
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5326
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang of the 4th Fighter Group in flight. Handwritten on slide:"WDT P-51 Brown/AFA"
Elizabeth watches a ground crewman of the 306th Bomb Group paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Elizabeth's Own", that has been named in her honour. Written on slide casing: 'The Artist and Elizabeth Thurleigh, 1945.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5938
  • Description: Elizabeth watches a ground crewman of the 306th Bomb Group paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Elizabeth's Own", that has been...
A road leading from East Wretham, home of the 359th Fighter Group, to a nearby farmhouse. Associated caption: 'Road to farm house near base.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6165
  • Description: A road leading from East Wretham, home of the 359th Fighter Group, to a nearby farmhouse. Associated caption: 'Road to farm house near base.'
A farmhouse near East Wretham, home of the 359th Fighter Group. Assoicated caption: 'House by road.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6166
  • Description: A farmhouse near East Wretham, home of the 359th Fighter Group. Assoicated caption: 'House by road.'
Colonel Everett Stewart - appointed Commanding Officer of the 4th Fighter Group from February 1945 - with ground crewmen and a P-51 Mustang. Handwritten on slide:"COL Stewart with Ground Crew 4FG"
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5323
  • Description: Colonel Everett Stewart - appointed Commanding Officer of the 4th Fighter Group from February 1945 - with ground crewmen and a P-51 Mustang...
Wretham Hall near East Wretham, home of the 359th Fighter Group. Associated caption: 'An elevation of the hall at East Wretham.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6167
  • Description: Wretham Hall near East Wretham, home of the 359th Fighter Group. Associated caption: 'An elevation of the hall at East Wretham.'
A P-51 Mustang aircaft of the 4th Fighter Group in flight. Handwritten on slide:"WDT P51 AFA/Brown"
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5322
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang aircaft of the 4th Fighter Group in flight. Handwritten on slide:"WDT P51 AFA/Brown"
A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft of the 56th Fighter Group (named "Belle of Belmont") - denoted by the distinctive red painted nose of the aircraft. This P-47 is carrying drop fuel tanks which were jettisoned by the pilot when empty. The tanks increased the operational range of the fighter aircraft. Handwritten on slide:"68FS Brown/AFA"
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5550
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft of the 56th Fighter Group (named "Belle of Belmont") - denoted by the distinctive red painted nose of the aircraft. This P...
Wretham Hall near East Wretham, home of the 359th Fighter Group. Associated caption: 'An elevation of the hall at East Wretham.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6168
  • Description: Wretham Hall near East Wretham, home of the 359th Fighter Group. Associated caption: 'An elevation of the hall at East Wretham.'
Colonel Donald Blakeslee - appointed Commanding Officer of the 4th Fighter Group on 1 January 1944 - in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten on slide:"Blakeslee USAF"
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5321
  • Description: Colonel Donald Blakeslee - appointed Commanding Officer of the 4th Fighter Group on 1 January 1944 - in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten...
Signage, including a mission board for the 370th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group after being taken down at East Wretham. Associated caption: 'Pile of junk with 370th mission board.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6162
  • Description: Signage, including a mission board for the 370th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group after being taken down at East Wretham. Associated caption:...
The ruins of an old chruch near East Wretham, home of the 359th Fighter Group. Associated caption: 'Old ruins near East Wretham.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6163
  • Description: The ruins of an old chruch near East Wretham, home of the 359th Fighter Group. Associated caption: 'Old ruins near East Wretham.'
St Andrews Church near East Wretham, home of the 359th Fighter Group. Associated caption: 'Old St Andrews church.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6164
  • Description: St Andrews Church near East Wretham, home of the 359th Fighter Group. Associated caption: 'Old St Andrews church.'