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A P-47 of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"62FS pilot (?) Boxted 8/44 Brown / AFA

FRE 5579

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5579
  • Description: A P-47 of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"62FS pilot (?) Boxted 8/44 Brown / AFA
A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"Walter Sharbo 1 LMC Leo Battista"

FRE 5580

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5580
  • Description: P-47M serial 44-21237 assigned to 2lLT Walter J. Sharbo of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group.
A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft. This example was flown by Colonel David Schilling, Commanding Officer of the 56th Fighter Group. The nose art depicts a character named "Hairless Joe" from the popular cartoon strip "Li'l Abner". Handwritten on slide:"Schillings insignia LM-S Mark Brown" Printed on slide: "MAY 81C18"

FRE 5577

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5577
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft. This example was flown by Colonel David Schilling, Commanding Officer of the 56th Fighter Group. The nose art depicts a...
Colonel Hubert "Hub" Zemke , the original combat commander of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"Hub Zemke 8/44 Boxted"

FRE 5578

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5578
  • Description: Colonel Hubert "Hub" Zemke , the original combat commander of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"Hub Zemke 8/44 Boxted"
A crash-damaged P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft (serial number 42-1197) - named "Joy Boy" of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"P-47M "Joy Boy" 421197 HV O 3/2/45" Printed on slide: "JUL 90P15"

FRE 5575

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5575
  • Description: A crash-damaged P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft (serial number 42-1197) - named "Joy Boy" of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"P-47M "Joy Boy"...
Ground personnel of the 56th Fighter Group work on a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "In The Mood". Handwritten on slide:"Johnson bio shot 3 Freeman"

FRE 5576

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5576
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 56th Fighter Group work on a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "In The Mood". Handwritten on slide:"Johnson bio shot 3 Freeman"
A B-17 Flying Fortress (JW-M, serial number 41-2629) used for training purposes, formerly of the 92nd Bomb Group and a Dragon Rapide, at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group. Written on slide casing: 'Mount Farm.'

FRE 5780

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5780
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (JW-M, serial number 41-2629) used for training purposes, formerly of the 92nd Bomb Group and a Dragon Rapide, at Mount Farm...
A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft of the 56th Fighter Group.

FRE 5574

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5574
  • Description: P-47D serial 42-26298 "I Wanted Wings/Button Nose" (coded LM-A underscored) of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group.
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 92nd Bomb Group takes off carrying rocket bombs, March 1945. Image via William E "Doc" Furniss, 92nd Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'Rocket Bombs 3/45.'

FRE 5779

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5779
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 92nd Bomb Group takes off carrying rocket bombs, March 1945. Image via William E "Doc" Furniss, 92nd Bomb Group. Written...
Lieutenant Colonel David Schilling, Flying Executive of the 56th Fighter Group, in front of his P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft. Schilling was Commanding Officer of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, when the 56th Fighter Group first arrived in the United Kingdom. Schilling became Group Commanding Officer when Colonel Zemke moved to the 479th Fighter Group in August 1944. Handwritten on slide:"Dave Schilling Boxted"

FRE 5573

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5573
  • Description: Lieutenant Colonel David Schilling, Flying Executive of the 56th Fighter Group, in front of his P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft. Schilling was Commanding...
Frank Klibbe, of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, in a P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft. Handwritten on slide:"Frank Klibbe 61FS 5/44 Klibbe"

FRE 5572

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5572
  • Description: Frank Klibbe, of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, in a P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft. Handwritten on slide:"Frank Klibbe 61FS 5/44 Klibbe"
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3301) nicknamed "Cavalier" formerly of the 306th Bomb Group, prepares for take off at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group. Written on slide casing: '23301 G, 8RCS (P), ex 306 BG. Cavalier. Mount Farm.'

FRE 5777

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5777
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3301) nicknamed "Cavalier" formerly of the 306th Bomb Group, prepares for take off at Mount Farm. Image by...
Captain Walker "Bud" Mahurin on his P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft (serial number 42-8487), speaking to the Crew Chief (Staff Sergeant John E. Barnes) of his P-47 Thunderbolt. Handwritten on slide:"Mahurin Halesworth 39 R. Freeman"

FRE 5571

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5571
  • Description: Captain Walker "Bud" Mahurin on his P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft (serial number 42-8487), speaking to the Crew Chief (Staff Sergeant John E. Barnes) of...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (JW-M, serial number 41-2629) used for training purposes, formerly of the 92nd Bomb Group, at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group. Written on slide casing: '12629 JW:M B Mount Farm.'

FRE 5776

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5776
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (JW-M, serial number 41-2629) used for training purposes, formerly of the 92nd Bomb Group, at Mount Farm. Image by Robert...
An A-20 Havoc (S, serial number AL 672) used by 9th Air Force Headquarters, takes off at Chalgrove Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group. Written on slide casing: 'AL 672 S 8AF HQ Sqdn, Chalgrove.'

FRE 5774

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5774
  • Description: An A-20 Havoc (S, serial number AL 672) used by 9th Air Force Headquarters, takes off at Chalgrove Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (PY-N, serial number 41-9020) of the 92nd Bomb Group prepares for take off at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group. Written on slide casing: '92 BG, 19020 PY-B, Mount Farm.'

FRE 5773

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5773
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (PY-N, serial number 41-9020) of the 92nd Bomb Group prepares for take off at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th...
A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, named "Ole Cock" of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter group. The aircarft was piloted by Major Donovan F. Smith. Smith earned the nickname Dieppe, due to his evading flak whilst flying over the French port. Handwritten on slide casing:"HV S ole Cock 16mm movie IM 90d"

FRE 5590

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5590
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, named "Ole Cock" of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter group. The aircarft was piloted by Major Donavon F. Smith...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (JW-M, serial number 41-2629) used for training purposes, formerly of the 92nd Bomb Group, at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group. Written on slide casing: '12629 JW:M at Mount Farm 1CCRC.'

FRE 5782

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5782
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (JW-M, serial number 41-2629) used for training purposes, formerly of the 92nd Bomb Group, at Mount Farm. Image by Robert...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (JW-M, serial number 41-2629) used for training purposes, formerly of the 92nd Bomb Group, takes off at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group. Written on slide casing: '12629 JW:M t/o at Mount Farm, 1944? 1CCRC.'

FRE 5783

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5783
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (JW-M, serial number 41-2629) used for training purposes, formerly of the 92nd Bomb Group, takes off at Mount Farm. Image by...
A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft undergoing work carried out by members of the ground crew of the 56th Fighter Group.

FRE 5586

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5586
  • Description: P-47M serial 44-21199 of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th FG undergoes engine maintenance.