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The pilot's controls inside the cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress.

FRE 8944

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8944
  • Description: The pilot's controls inside the cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress.
A B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Battlin' Benny" of the 387th Bomb Group.

FRE 8152

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8152
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Battlin' Benny" of the 387th Bomb Group.
A B-26 Marauder (KS-R, serial number 41-31707) nicknamed "Five By Fives" of the 557th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group.

FRE 8151

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8151
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (KS-R, serial number 41-31707) nicknamed "Five By Fives" of the 557th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-83514) nicknamed "Sentimental Journey", featuring the actress Betty Grable, 1984. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Holman Field- St Paul, MN, 4-5-Aug 84- B-17G "Sentimental Journey" Notice red jacket on nose.'

FRE 8950

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8950
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-83514) nicknamed "Sentimental Journey", featuring the actress Betty Grable, 1984. Handwritten...
A B-26 Marauder (KS-R, serial number 41-31707) nicknamed "Five By Fives" of the 557th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group.

FRE 8154

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8154
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (KS-R, serial number 41-31707) nicknamed "Five By Fives" of the 557th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group.
Staff-Sergeant Stewart Hammer and his crew of the 11th Bomb Group, 7th Air Force enjoy a break in the shade in the Pacific Theatre of Operations.

FRE 8949

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8949
  • Description: Staff-Sergeant Stewart Hammer and his crew of the 11th Bomb Group, 7th Air Force enjoy a break in the shade in the Pacific Theatre of Operations.
Ground personnel of the 387th Bomb Group work on a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31715) nicknamed "Mitch's Bitch".

FRE 8153

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8153
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 387th Bomb Group work on a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31715) nicknamed "Mitch's Bitch".
The nose of a B-17F Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'The Aeroplane.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 3 Sept 1943.' [stamp] and '282050.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'A view of the nose of a Flying Fortress, showing both Perspex and armoured glass panels.'

FRE 8948

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8948
  • Description: The nose of a B-17F Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'The Aeroplane.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 3 Sept 1943.' [stamp] and '282050.'...
The co-pilot's controls inside the cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Specific instruments have been named.

FRE 8943

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8943
  • Description: The co-pilot's controls inside the cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Specific instruments have been named.
The waist gun position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress, looking towards the nose.

FRE 8942

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8942
  • Description: The waist gun position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress, looking towards the nose.
A B-17F Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24585) formerly of the 303rd Bomb Group, in Luftwaffe markings after being captured by the Germans. Handwritten caption on reverse: '303BG lost 12/12/42.'

FRE 8941

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8941
  • Description: A B-17F Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24585) formerly of the 303rd Bomb Group, in Luftwaffe markings after being captured by the Germans...
Corporal Bill Joseph watches a Sapper at work on a Pill Box in Nice. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'Busted Tabax Pill Box on the shore. Cpl Bill Joseph watches GI Sapper at work, taken on 7 day furlough to the Riviera for R&R.'

FRE 6989

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6989
  • Description: Corporal Bill Joseph watches a Sapper at work on a Pill Box in Nice. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air...
A C-47 Skytrain nicknamed "Fatigue'd" prepares to land in Nice. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'C-47 on the "final" at Nice, taken on 7 day furlough to the Riviera for R&R.'

FRE 6988

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6988
  • Description: A C-47 Skytrain nicknamed "Fatigue'd" prepares to land in Nice. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force...
A C-47 Skytrain nicknamed "Fatigue'd" prepares to land in Nice. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'C-47 approaching Nice airstrip, taken on 7 day furlough to the Riviera for R&R.'

FRE 6987

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6987
  • Description: A C-47 Skytrain nicknamed "Fatigue'd" prepares to land in Nice. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force...
Nice, photographed from a C-47 Skytrain nicknamed "Fatigue'd" Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: ' Firest view of Nice from the air, taken on 7 day furlough to the Riviera for R&R.'

FRE 6986

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6986
  • Description: Nice, photographed from a C-47 Skytrain nicknamed "Fatigue'd" Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force...
A C-47 Skytrain flies over Nice, the Alps are visible in the Background. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'Back to out home away from home at Virton with the Mediterranean, Alps, snow cover & clouds in the background taken on 7 day furlough to the Riviera for R&R.'

FRE 6990

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6990
  • Description: A C-47 Skytrain flies over Nice, the Alps are visible in the Background. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th...
A ground crewman of the 387th Bomb Group works on a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "General Sherman".

FRE 8157

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8157
  • Description: A ground crewman of the 387th Bomb Group works on a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "General Sherman".
The River Thames, from Eton. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'The Thames from Eton, taken while stationed at "Pinetree", 8th AF Headquarters High Wycombe. 4/30/44-1/15/45.'

FRE 6981

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6981
  • Description: The River Thames, from Eton. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'The Thames...
A B-26 Marauder (KS-G, serial number 42-107668) of the 557th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group.

FRE 8158

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8158
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (KS-G, serial number 42-107668) of the 557th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group.
A B-26 Marauder nicknamed "El Capitan" of the 387th Bomb Group.

FRE 8155

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8155
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder nicknamed "El Capitan" of the 387th Bomb Group.