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A prototype XP-47 E, P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6065).

FRE 9570

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9570
  • Description: A prototype XP-47 E, P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6065).
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "You Cawn't Miss It" of the 389th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389.'

FRE 7896

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7896
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "You Cawn't Miss It" of the 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron serial 44-10510 coded YO-Q. It returned...
P-47 Thunderbolts of the 12th Air Force fly in formation over the Appenines. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47D, 12th AF Italy.'

FRE 9569

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9569
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of the 12th Air Force fly in formation over the Appenines. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47D, 12th AF Italy.'
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Ole Baldy" of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 7899

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7899
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Ole Baldy", 42-94863 which served with the 490th, 493rd and 445th Bomb Groups before being lost with the...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "The Sad Sack" of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 7898

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7898
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "The Sad Sack" of the 389th Bomb Group, 566th Bomb Squadron, serial 42-99972 which became the 389th's...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51451) nicknamed "The Carrier Pigeon" of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 7905

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7905
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51451) nicknamed "The Carrier Pigeon" of the 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron coded YO-M. It...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Stork Club" of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 7906

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7906
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Stork Club" of the 389th Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Puss In Boots" of the 389th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Puss in Boots?'

FRE 7903

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7903
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Puss In Boots" of the 389th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Puss in Boots?'
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Shady Lady" of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 7904

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7904
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Shady Lady" of the 389th Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Lady Leone" of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 7901

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7901
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Lady Leone" of the 389th Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Little Audrey" of the 389th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389.'

FRE 7902

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7902
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Little Audrey" of the 389th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389.'
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-76059) of the 58th Fighter Group, 5th Air Force in New Guinea, 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47D-16-RE, 310 HFS/ 58 FG, New Guinea 1944.'

FRE 9169

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9169
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-76059) of the 58th Fighter Group, 5th Air Force in New Guinea, 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47D-16-RE...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26573) of the 324th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47D-25-RE.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '388th FS, 365th FG, 9th Air Force.' Third handwritten caption on reverse: '12th AF P-47 Cerignola Italy, 15th AF.'

FRE 9168

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9168
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26573) of the 347th "Screaming Red Ass" Fighter Squadron, 350th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force. First handwritten...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 44-33044) of the 86th Fighter Group at Neubiberg. Image via A Pearcy. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47, Serial: 433044/NC-8, 86 FG, Northholt.'

FRE 9170

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9170
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 44-33044) of the 86th Fighter Group at Neubiberg. Image via A Pearcy. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47, Serial...
A P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Shell Pusher" of the 507th Fighter Group, 20th Air Force.

FRE 9165

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9165
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Shell Pusher" of the 507th Fighter Group, 20th Air Force.
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 44-89430) of the Delaware National Guard.

FRE 9164

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9164
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 44-89430) of the Delaware National Guard.
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-25315) of the 79th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force.

FRE 9167

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9167
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-25315) of the 79th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force. Baugher: P-47D-20-RE Thunderbolt 42-25315 86th FS, 79th FG...
A test pilot prepares for a flight in a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-25032) from the Curtiss factory in Buffalo. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47G-5-CU.'

FRE 9166

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9166
  • Description: A test pilot prepares for a flight in a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-25032) from the Curtiss factory in Buffalo. Handwritten caption on reverse...
Squadron insignia painted onto a P-47 Thunderbolt piloted by Major CW Byrne.

FRE 9161

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9161
  • Description: 463rd Fighter Squadron insignia painted onto a P-47N Thunderbolt piloted by Major CW Byrne.
Squadron insignia painted onto a P-47 Thunderbolt piloted by Major CW Byrne.

FRE 9162

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9162
  • Description: Squadron insignia painted onto a P-47 Thunderbolt piloted by Major CW Byrne.