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A B-17 Flying Fortress ('R') of the 391st Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group. Image via Malcom Corum. Handwritten caption on reverse: ''R' 391st Sq 34th BG.'

FRE 627

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 627
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress ('R') of the 391st Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group. Image via Malcom Corum. Handwritten caption on reverse: ''R' 391st Sq 34th...
An airborne B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group.

FRE 626

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 626
  • Description: An airborne B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group.
A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group. The Group markings on the starboard (right) wing have been censored.

FRE 625

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 625
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group. The Group markings on the starboard (right) wing have been censored.
A B-24 Liberator ('T', serial number 42-94787) nicknamed "Set 'Em Up" of the 34th Bomb Group.

FRE 624

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 624
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator ('T', serial number 42-94787) nicknamed "Set 'Em Up" of the 34th Bomb Group.
Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group inspect flak damage on a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-7535) nicknamed "Peep Sight". Image via Colonel William R Cameron. Handwritten caption on reverse: '275375, U+ Peep Sight.'

FRE 633

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 633
  • Description: Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group inspect flak damage on a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-7535) nicknamed "Peep Sight". Image via Colonel William R...
Captain Richard A "Bud" Peterson, a P-51 Mustang pilot of the 357th Fighter Group, explains fighter tactics to a B-17 Flying Fortress crew, led by Second Lieutenant Seymour W. Isaacs, of the 34th Bomb Group at Mendelsham. In the front row from left to right: Second Lieutenant Seymour W. Isaacs; Captain Richard A. "Bud" Peterson; Sergeant William W. Muntger, from 4C20 Hartel St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Second Lieutenant Robert M. Platz, from Glensdale, Pennslyvania 5 and 2d; Lieutenant Kenneth C. Hood

FRE 631

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 631
  • Description: Captain Richard A "Bud" Peterson, a P-51 Mustang pilot of the 357th Fighter Group, explains fighter tactics to a B-17 Flying Fortress crew, led by...
Ground crew of the 44th Bomb Group change the engines of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-40071) nicknamed "Margaret Ann II". Image via Colonel William R Cameron. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Second trip to NA 10/43.'

FRE 632

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 632
  • Description: Ground crew of the 44th Bomb Group change the engines of the B-24D Liberator serial number, 42-40071, named, Margaret Ann II. Image via Colonel...
Nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-94866) nicknamed "Red Hot Riding Hood" of the 490th Bomb Group at Eye. This aircraft was transferred to the 15th Air Force in December 1944, where it served with the 456th Bomb Group.

FRE 617

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 617
  • Description: Nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-94866) nicknamed "Red Hot Riding Hood" of the 490th Bomb Group at Eye. This aircraft was transferred to...
Nose art of a 34th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortess (serial number 44-8271) nicknamed "Butch".

FRE 616

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 616
  • Description: Nose art of a 34th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortess (serial number 44-8271) nicknamed "Butch".
Ground personnel extinguish the flaming engines on a 34th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38406) at Melsbroek Airfield in Belgium, 1 January 1945. Image via R Zora.

FRE 618

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 618
  • Description: Ground personnel extinguish the flaming engines on a 34th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38406) at Melsbroek Airfield in Belgium, 1...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8309) nicknamed "Ol' Buddy" of the 18th Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group at Mendelsham. Pete Gray was the aircraft's crew chief. Handwritten caption on reverse: '18th B.S. 34th BG. Pete Gray C/C.'

FRE 615

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 615
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8309) nicknamed "Ol' Buddy" of the 18th Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group at Mendelsham. Pete Gray was the...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38373) of the 34th Bomb Group.

FRE 620

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 620
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38373) of the 34th Bomb Group. 'Printed caption on reverse: 'BACK FROM GERMANY' Associated Press Photo Shows...
A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group.

FRE 621

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 621
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group.
A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group flies over countryside.

FRE 622

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 622
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group flies over countryside.
A B-17 Flying Fortress ('J', serial number 43-38373) of the 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '338373 J.'

FRE 623

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 623
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress ('J', serial number 43-38373) of the 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '338373 J.'
A pilot of the 323nd Bomb Group in the cockpit of a B-26 Marauder.

FRE 1203

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1203
  • Description: A pilot of the 323nd Bomb Group in the cockpit of a B-26 Marauder.
Staff Sergeant Joseph S White (radio operator), Staff Sergeant George Lemberger (tail gunner) and Staff Sergeant Richard King (engineer) of the 323rd Bomb Group who flew in a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34719) nicknamed "Miss Emily". Image stamped on reverse: 'Daily Sketch.' [stamp], 'Passed as censored 17 Aug 1943.' [stamp] and '279193.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'A bomber that has played a great part in the N African and Sicilian Campaigns and is now being used in great numbers in thi

FRE 1196

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1196
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Joseph S White (radio operator), Staff Sergeant George Lemberger (tail gunner) and Staff Sergeant Richard King (engineer) of the 323rd...
Ground personnel of the 323rd Bomb Group prepare a B-26 Marauder (WT-O, serial number 41-34786) nicknamed "Buffalo Girl" for a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Not to be published 24 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '276105.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Fasted Medium Bomber in use is now operating from this country. Associated Press Photo shows: A Marauder is got ready for a bombing flight at a US bomber station "somewhere in England".'

FRE 1200

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1200
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 323rd Bomb Group prepare a B-26 Marauder (WT-O, serial number 41-34786) nicknamed "Buffalo Girl" (sic) for a mission. Note...
Corporal William E Haley holds Corporal Foy L Jackson (both ground crewmen of the 323rd Bomb Group) by the legs as the latter cleans the nose turret of a B-26 Marauder (WT-O, serial number 41-34786) nicknamed "Buffalo Gal.' Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Not to be published 24 July 1943.' [stamp] and '276109.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Fastest Medium Bomber in use is now operating from this country. Associated Press Photo shows : Cpl W. E. Haley of Chichester, Ill.

FRE 1199

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1199
  • Description: Corporal William E Haley holds Corporal Foy L Jackson (both ground crewmen of the 323rd Bomb Group) by the legs as the latter cleans the nose turret...
Ground personnel of the 323rd Bomb Group load bombs into a B-26 Marauder (RJ-F, serial number 41-34715) nicknamed "Funny Bunny". Image stamped on reverse: 'Baltimore Sun.' [stamp] and 'Reviewed and Passed 17 Oct 1943.' [stamp]. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Funny Bunny.'

FRE 1202

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1202
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 323rd Bomb Group load bombs into a B-26 Marauder (RJ-F, serial number 41-34715) nicknamed "Funny Bunny". Image stamped on...