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A B-26 Marauders, (serial number 41-31773) nicknamed "Flak Bait" and (PN-X, serial number 43-34371) of the 322nd Bomb Group in flight.

FRE 6402

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6402
  • Description: A B-26 Marauders, (serial number 41-31773) nicknamed "Flak Bait" and (PN-X, serial number 43-34371) of the 322nd Bomb Group in flight. Caption from...
A pilot of the 363rd Fighter Group sits on the wing of his P-51 Mustang (B3-M, serial number 42-106772).

FRE 6408

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6408
  • Description: A pilot of the 363rd Fighter Group sits on the wing of his P-51 Mustang (B3-M, serial number 42-106772).
Airmen of the 368th Bomb Group with an A-26 Invader (serial number 43-22369) nicknamed "Stinky" in France, 20 April 1945.

FRE 6407

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6407
  • Description: Airmen of the 368th Bomb Group with an A-26 Invader (serial number 43-22369) nicknamed "Stinky" in France, 20 April 1945.
A C-46 Commando (N3-A, serial number 44-77541) of the 313rd Troop Carrier Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress. US Air Force Photo. Written on slide casing: 'Thurliegh.'

FRE 6410

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6410
  • Description: A C-46 Commando (N3-A, serial number 44-77541) of the 313rd Troop Carrier Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress. US Air Force Photo. Written on slide...
An airman of the 365th Fighter Group inspects the wreck of his P-47 Thunderbolt (D5-H) after crash landing.

FRE 6409

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6409
  • Description: An airman of the 365th Fighter Group inspects the wreck of his P-47 Thunderbolt (D5-H) after crash landing.
A B-24 Marauder (VT-W, serial number 42-107622) of the 323rd Bomb Group bombs a target during a mission.

FRE 6404

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6404
  • Description: Martin B-26 Marauder (VT-W, serial number 42-107622 "Stars 'N Gripes") of the 323rd Bomb Group, 453rd Bomb Squadron bombs the target during a mission...
B-26 Marauders, including (serial number 43-9701) of the 416th Bomb Group fly in formation.

FRE 6403

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6403
  • Description: A-20 Havocs, including (serial number 43-9701) of the 416th Bomb Group fly in formation.
The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Sky Queen" of the 387th Bomb Group.

FRE 6406

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6406
  • Description: The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Sky Queen" of the 387th Bomb Group. Story of Sky Queen's combat: https://donmooreswartales.com/2012/02/15...
The nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31677) nicknamed "Jisther" of the 387th Bomb Group.

FRE 6405

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6405
  • Description: The nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31677) nicknamed "Jisther" of the 387th Bomb Group.
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 351st Bomb Group takes off. Flim still from 'Combat America' (1943). Written on slide casing: '508 BS, 351 BG.'

FRE 6005

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6005
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 351st Bomb Group takes off. Flim still from 'Combat America' (1943). Written on slide casing: '508 BS, 351 BG.'
The wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 351st Bomb Group that has crash landed at Polebrook, 7 May 1943. Flim still from 'Combat America' (1943). Written on slide casing: 'Polebrook B-17 crash 7/5/43.'

FRE 6010

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6010
  • Description: The wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 351st Bomb Group that has crash landed at Polebrook, 7 May 1943. Flim still from 'Combat America' (1943)...
The battle damaged tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 351st Bomb Group. Film still from 'Combat America' (1943). Written on slide casing: 'Damage after Villa[illegible] 351 BG.'

FRE 6007

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6007
  • Description: The battle damaged tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 351st Bomb Group. Film still from 'Combat America' (1943). Written on slide casing: 'Damage...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3120) nicknamed "Gremlin's Delight" of the 351st Bomb Group. Film still from 'Combat America' (1943). Written on slide casing: 'Gremlin's Delight, 351 BG Summer 1943.'

FRE 6008

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6008
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3120) nicknamed "Gremlin's Delight" of the 351st Bomb Group. Film still from 'Combat America'...
Horsa gliders of the 9th Air Force, Troop Carrier Command. Not To Be Published 24 Apr 1944. On reverse: US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 6413

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6413
  • Description: Horsa gliders of the 9th Air Force, Troop Carrier Command. Not To Be Published 24 Apr 1944. On reverse: US Army General Section Press & Censorship...
C-47 Skytrains of the 437th Troop Carrier Group, lined up before a mission.

FRE 6412

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6412
  • Description: C-47 Skytrains of the 437th Troop Carrier Group, lined up before a mission.
Paratroopers jump out of a C-47 Skytrain (S6-E, serial number 42-108991) of the 436th Troop Carrier Group.

FRE 6411

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6411
  • Description: Paratroopers jump out of a C-47 Skytrain (S6-E, serial number 42-108991) of the 436th Troop Carrier Group.
Three P-38 Lightnings, (serial number 42-68184) and two comrades, of the 495th Fighter Training Group in flight.

FRE 6420

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6420
  • Description: Three P-38 Lightnings, (serial number 42-68184) and two comrades, of the 495th Fighter Training Group in flight.
Ground personnel work on P-61 Black Widows of a 9th Air Force Night Fighter Squadron.

FRE 6419

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6419
  • Description: Ground personnel work on P-61 Black Widows of a 9th Air Force Night Fighter Squadron.
A P-61 Black Widow on hardstanding. Image via Lee Gouer.

FRE 6418

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6418
  • Description: A P-61 Black Widow on hardstanding. Image via Lee Gouer.
RAF gliders prepare to land on grass.

FRE 6417

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6417
  • Description: RAF gliders prepare to land on grass.