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A pilot of the 390th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet news.' [stamp], '278790.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '10-10-43.'

FRE 1559

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1559
  • Description: A pilot of the 390th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet news.' [stamp], '278790.' [Censor no.] A...
"Roscoe Ann" the bear Mascot of the 390th Bomb Group sits atop crates of ammunition. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], '278516.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '13-8-43.'

FRE 1560

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1560
  • Description: "Roscoe Ann" the bear Mascot of the 390th Bomb Group sits atop crates of ammunition. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], '278516.'...
Baseball player Captain Billie Southworth, a pilot of the 303rd Bomb Group plays ball beneath the wings of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 18 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '274987.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Ball player in US Army Air Force in Britain. Among well known Americans in the atheletic world serving with the US army Air Force in Britain is Captain Billie Southworth, pilot of a Fortress bomber. He is the son of

FRE 969

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 969
  • Description: Baseball player Captain Billie Southworth, a pilot of the 303rd Bomb Group plays ball beneath the wings of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on...
A ball turret gunner of the 390th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Cabin in the Sky". Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289789.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES KEEP UP THE ATTACK. EH/MoH. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortress of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command keep up their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These pictures were taken at an 8th

FRE 1558

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1558
  • Description: A ball turret gunner of the 390th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Cabin in the Sky". Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp],...
Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group play cards between raids. A censor has obscured the insignia on the airman's jacket. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], Passed for publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257513.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Standing on left watching a card game "somewhere in England", 2nd Lieut (Pilot) Richard L. Kruse, of 990 Clark Rd. Ypsilanti, Michigan, has a right to express his views on labour questions. Having won the Air Medal and two

FRE 976

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 976
  • Description: Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group play cards between raids. A censor has obscured the insignia on the airman's jacket. Image stamped on reverse:...
Technical Sergeant Roy Jackson Hively, a flight engineer of the 303rd Bomb Group, enjoys a cup of tea. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Public Affairs Ltd' [stamp], 'Passed for Publicatio 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257538.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"As soon as we beat the hell out of these Nazis I'll be home" declares 20 year old T/Sergt. Roy Jackson Hively, of Columbia City, Indiana. He is serving as a gunner with the U.S. Army Air Force in Britain, has been on 16 raids, and holds the

FRE 978

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 978
  • Description: Technical Sergeant Roy Jackson Hively, a flight engineer of the 303rd Bomb Group, enjoys a cup of tea. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Public...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 306th Bomb Group fly in formation over Thurleigh. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 16 Jul 1943.' [stamp] annd '274709.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'PHOTO SHOWS:- A formation of Fortress Bomber flying over the airfield.'

FRE 4393

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4393
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 306th Bomb Group fly in formation over Thurleigh. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for...
A B-17 Flying Fortresses including (serial number 42-31761) nicknamed "Rotherhithe's Revenge" of the 381st Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. Printed caption on reverse: '65997 Ac Boeing B-17 " Flying Fortresses" of the 381st Bomb Group, flying in close formation, wing their way toward the target somewhere in Europe. In the foreground is the B-17 "Rotherhithe's Revenge". U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 1274

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1274
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortresses including (serial number 42-31761) nicknamed "Rotherhithe's Revenge" of the 381st Bomb Group fly in formation during a...
The damaged tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30105) nicknamed "Slightly Dangerous" of the 95th Bomb Group that was shot down over St. Didier des Bois in Normandy. Image via S Blandin. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'St Didier De Bois (Normandie France) 10th July 1944, four survivors, 2 POW, 2 Evaded. Lt Paul Ruska, Jenning Miller POW and CP McLowing, RDS- harding escapees.'

FRE 3906

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3906
  • Description: The damaged tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30105) nicknamed "Slightly Dangerous" of the 95th Bomb Group that was shot down over St...
Flak bursts seen from the bomb bay of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group, 19 October 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '54816 AC- U.S. 8th Air Force heavy bombers leave spider-like trails in the sky over Germany 19 October 1944 as they pass through a flak area on their way to Karlsruhe. U.S. Air Force Photo.' On reverse: 'Not For Publication For Personal Use Only Passed By US Army Examiner 10143 [Stamp].'

FRE 3528

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3528
  • Description: Flak bursts seen from the bomb bay of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group, 19 October 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '54816 AC-...
An airman with the nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Full House" of the 44th Bomb Group.

FRE 3473

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3473
  • Description: .J-55-CO 42-99966 W 68th BS (WQ) FULL HOUSE . Received 21Jan, 44, lost 7 July 44
Staff Sergeant Maynard Smith of the 306th Bomb Group, salutes after being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 15 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Secretary Of War Presents America's Highest Award To S/Sergeant At American Airfield In Britain. Mr Henry L. Stimson, the United States Secretary of War, who is on a visit to Britain, visited an American Bomber station in Britain to present the Congressional Medal of Honour, America's hi

FRE 4438

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4438
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Maynard Smith of the 306th Bomb Group, salutes after being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress...
An A-2 Flying Jacket belonging to Peder Larson of the 96th Bomb Group, featuring the nose art of his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Peder's Parade" Larson has handwritten on image: "picture Bill Deenlaw painted on my jacket"

FRE 4033

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4033
  • Description: An A-2 Flying Jacket belonging to Peder Larson of the 96th Bomb Group, featuring the nose art of his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Peder's Parade"...
The wreckage of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30813) of the 423rd Bomb Squadron, 306th Bomb Group.

FRE 4381

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4381
  • Description: The wreckage of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30813) of the 423rd Bomb Squadron, 306th Bomb Group.
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24486) nicknamed "Man O' War" of the 306th Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: Passed for publication 6 Nov 1942.' [stamp] and '231644.' [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 their mascot. Each engine has (been) na

FRE 4384

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4384
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24486) nicknamed "Man O' War" of the 306th Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: Passed for publication 6 Nov...
An intellegence officer of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group and two assistants examine a processed film on a light box. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273509.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops" of the USAAF. OPS 28: The Intelligence officer (with magnifying glass), his assistants and photographic officers carefully examine each film after processing. Negatives from which rush prints

FRE 2162

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2162
  • Description: An intelligence officer of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group and two assistants examine a processed film on a light box. Image stamped on...
An Intellegence officer of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group examines an image of bomb bursts through a microscope. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273506.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops" of the USAAF. OPS 31: Bomb bursts registered by Fortress bomber cameras being examined by the Intelligence officer. 8.7.43'

FRE 2164

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2164
  • Description: An Intelligence officer of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group examines an image of bomb bursts through a microscope. Image stamped on reverse:...
Mirrors fitted to an L-5 Stinson Sentinel of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273514.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops of the USAAF. OPS 23: When meeting enemy fighters these airmen have no alternative but to show a clean pair of heels. Therefore 3 rear view mirrors are fitted, port, top and starboard. 8.7.43'

FRE 2167

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2167
  • Description: Mirrors fitted to an Lockheed F-5 Lightning of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp],...
An operations officer of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group briefs a pilot of an F-5 Lightning before an operation. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273523.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops" of the USAAF. OPS 16: The operations officer, left, gives a pilot some last minute instructions. 8.7.43'

FRE 2166

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2166
  • Description: An operations officer of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group briefs a pilot of an F-5 Lightning before an operation. Image stamped on reverse:...
Ground crew of the 390th Bomb Group prepare a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Six Nights in Telergma" for a mission. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘Not to be published.' [stamp], ' 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289795.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES KEEP UP THE ATTACK. EH/MoH. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortress of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command keep up their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These picture

FRE 1604

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1604
  • Description: Ground crew of the 390th Bomb Group prepare a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Six Nights in Telergma" for a mission. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’...