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Pilot Lieutenant-Colonel Luther H. Richmond's P-47 Thunderbolt (PZ-R, serial number 42-8412), named "Sweetie". Pin-up artwork by Alberto Vargas. 1943 - 1944. Lieutenant-Colonel Richmond, Crew Chief Staff Sergeant Schoonmaker and Assistant Crew Chief Sergeant Mathew were part of the 486th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group. Probably taken at Bodney air base, where the 352nd Fighter Group where stationed between July 1943 and November 1945.

FRE 328

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 328
  • Description: Pilot Lieutenant-Colonel Luther H. Richmond's P-47 Thunderbolt (PZ-R, serial number 42-8412), named "Sweetie". Pin-up artwork by Alberto Vargas. 1943...
Ground crew stand beside P-47 Thunderbolt (PZ-Y. serial number 41-6323), named "Sneezy". This aircraft was flown by Lieutenant Donald McKibben of the 486th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group. Probably taken at Bodney air base, where the 352nd Fighter Group were based between July 1943 and November 1945.

FRE 327

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 327
  • Description: Ground crew stand beside P-47 Thunderbolt (PZ-Y. serial number 42-76323), named "Sneezy". This aircraft was flown by Lieutenant Donald McKibben of the...
First Lieutenant Earl L. Stier of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, surveys the damage to his aircraft at Duxford air base. Half the rudder was shot away when he was hit by flak on the recent mission. 1945.

FRE 286

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 286
  • Description: First Lieutenant Earl L. Stier of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, surveys the damage to his aircraft at Duxford air base. Half the...
Captain Henry W "Baby" Brown and Lieutenant-Colonel Claiborn H "Zoot" Kinnard Jr of the 355th Fighter Group with Brown's P-51 Mustang (WR-Z, serial number 42-106448) nicknamed "The Hun Hunter ~ Texas". Image stamped and signed on reverse to pass base censorship. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'HW Brown (Left) & unknown commander 355 FG.' Second handwritten caption on reverse, in different script, refers to the "unknown commander": 'He is Lt Col Kinnard.'

FRE 454

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 454
  • Description: Captain Henry W "Baby" Brown and Lieutenant-Colonel Claiborn H "Zoot" Kinnard Jr of the 355th Fighter Group with Brown's P-51 Mustang (WR-Z, serial...
A P-51 Mustang (YF-L, serial number 44-13354) nicknamed "Slugger" of the 358th Fighter Squardon, 355th Fighter Group.

FRE 460

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 460
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (YF-L, serial number 44-13354) nicknamed "Slugger" of the 358th Fighter Squardon, 355th Fighter Group.
Two P-51 Mustangs of the 358th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter group fly in formation over fields.

FRE 459

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 459
  • Description: Two P-51 Mustangs of the 358th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter group fly in formation over fields.
Second Lieutenant A.K. Jorgensen, First Lieutenant Richard Ulvestad and Second Lieutenant Gordon Hatt talk with a fellow airman of the 387th Bomb Group in front of their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 14 Oct 1943.'[stamp] and '288177.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"MARAUDER" GETS HOME WITH ONE ENGINE AFLAME. "Double Trouble" is the name of a B-26 at a US Marauder station. On a recent raid over France it lived up to its name with a v

FRE 1324

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1324
  • Description: Second Lieutenant A.K. Jorgensen, First Lieutenant Richard Ulvestad and Second Lieutenant Gordon Hatt talk with a fellow airman of the 387th Bomb...
A bomber crew of the 387th Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder nicknamed "General Sherman".

FRE 1325

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1325
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 387th Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder nicknamed "General Sherman".
A ground crewman of the 387th Bomb Group sits atop a bomb by a B-26 Marauder.

FRE 1315

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1315
  • Description: A ground crewman of the 387th Bomb Group sits atop a bomb by a B-26 Marauder.
Civillians and personnel of the 387th Bomb Group gather around B-26 Marauders.

FRE 1314

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1314
  • Description: Civillians and personnel of the 387th Bomb Group gather around B-26 Marauders.
Two ground crewmen of the 387th Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Lil' Annie".

FRE 1317

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1317
  • Description: Two ground crewmen of the 387th Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Lil' Annie".
Personnel of the 387th Bomb Group sit together before the start of a mission. Image via Robert C. Allen. Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Waiting to Start Engines", Sherman on the left'

FRE 1316

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1316
  • Description: Personnel of the 387th Bomb Group sit together before the start of a mission. Image via Robert C. Allen. Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Waiting to...
A bomber crew of the 387th Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder.

FRE 1319

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1319
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 387th Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder.
Ground personnel of the 387th Bomb Group prepare to fit an engine to a B-26 Marauder.

FRE 1318

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1318
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 387th Bomb Group prepare to fit an engine to a B-26 Marauder.
Captain Sherman (wearing sunglasses) of the 387th Bomb Group stands with his crew, including Lieutenant Keefe (furthest right) and B-26 Marauder nicknamed "General Sherman". Image via Henry Mitigner. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Capt. Sherman (dark glasses), Lt. Martin Keefe (last on right).'

FRE 1321

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1321
  • Description: Captain Sherman (wearing sunglasses) of the 387th Bomb Group stands with his crew, including Lieutenant Keefe (furthest right) and B-26 Marauder...
An airman of the 387th Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Ole Smokey".

FRE 1320

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1320
  • Description: An airman of the 387th Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Ole Smokey".
Ground personnel of the 306th Bomb Group paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24486) nicknamed "Man O' War". Image stamped on reverse: Passed for publication 6 Nov 1942.' [stamp] and '231639.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"MAN O' WAR" OF THE FLYING FORTRESSES. "Man-o-War" - the famous American racehorse, has provided the crew of a B-17 - one of the Flying Fortresses now used by the United States Of America Air Force stationed in the country - with an inspiration for

FRE 1153

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1153
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 306th Bomb Group paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24486) nicknamed "Man O' War". Image stamped...
A radio operator of the 306th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Not to be published.' [stamp], '246555.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was attached to the reverse of the image, however this has been removed.

FRE 1152

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1152
  • Description: A radio operator of the 306th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Not to be...
Staff Sergeant Charles D. Hill, a waist gunner of the 306th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image via BL Davies. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 2 Feb 1943.' [stamp] and '246557.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICAN AIRMEN WHO MADE FIRST DAYLIGHT RAID ON GERMANY. Associated Press Photos shows: Staff Sgt. Charles D. Hill of Baltimore, Maryland, The waist Gunner of the First Fortress to bomb Wilhelmshaven. TET 254771/2. 1243

FRE 1146

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1146
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Charles D. Hill, a waist gunner of the 306th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image via BL Davies. Image stamped...
Ground personnel attend the wreckage of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 306th Bomb Group that has crashed into a wood. Handwritten on reverse: '25/4/25.'

FRE 1147

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1147
  • Description: Ground personnel attend the wreckage of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 306th Bomb Group that has crashed into a wood. Handwritten on reverse: '25/4/25...