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A P-47 Thunderbolt flown by Lieutenant Colonel Hough taxiis past a P-38 Lightning. Passed for publication 3 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Associated Press Press Photo Shows:- Lt. Col. Hough taxis[sic] toward the take-off strip in a P-47 Thunderbolt. The plane in the background is a P-38 Lightning. TET 259372. 3-8-43-BI.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 3246

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3246
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt flown by Lieutenant Colonel Hough taxiis past a P-38 Lightning. Passed for publication 3 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse:...
Major Robert Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Maj. Robert Johnson, 28 victories in P-47.'

FRE 2522

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2522
  • Description: Major Robert Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Maj. Robert Johnson, 28...
The nose art of a P-51B Mustang (serial number 43-6623) nicknamed "Spare Parts". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-51B-15-NA nose on 43-6623.' Printed caption on reverse: '0-sox N-Spare Parts nose art U-.'

FRE 3247

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3247
  • Description: The nose art of a P-51B Mustang (serial number 43-6623) nicknamed "Spare Parts". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-51B-15-NA nose on 43-6623.'...
A crashed P-47 Thunderbolt (DQ-Q, serial number 42-22481) of the 495th Fighter Training Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'D-2-RA.'

FRE 3244

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3244
  • Description: A crashed P-47 Thunderbolt (DQ-Q, serial number 42-22481) of the 495th Fighter Training Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'D-2-RA.'
An A-20 Havoc (serial number 41-3379) in flight, 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Douglas A20C - '44 - 13379 - B|.' On reverse: P.H.T. Green Collection [Stamp].

FRE 3245

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3245
  • Description: An A-20 Havoc (serial number 41-3379) in flight, 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Douglas A20C - '44 - 13379 - B|.' On reverse: P.H.T. Green...
The wreck of a P-38 Lightning (B9-H) of the 554th Fighter Training Squadron, 496th Fighter Training Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B9 is back.'

FRE 3242

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3242
  • Description: The wreck of a P-38 Lightning (B9-H) of the 554th Fighter Training Squadron, 496th Fighter Training Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B9 is back...
A crashed P-47 Thunderbolt (VM-L, serial number 42-22543) of the 551st Fighter Training Squadron, 495th Fighter Training Group.

FRE 3243

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3243
  • Description: A crashed P-47 Thunderbolt (VM-L, serial number 42-22543) of the 551st Fighter Training Squadron, 495th Fighter Training Group.
A crashed P-51 Mustang (C7-Y, serial number 43-6503) of the 555th Fighter Training Squadron, 496th Fighter Training Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '496.'

FRE 3241

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3241
  • Description: A crashed P-51 Mustang (C7-Y, serial number 43-6503) of the 555th Fighter Training Squadron, 496th Fighter Training Group. Handwritten caption on...
Lieutenant Rankin of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt. Rankin.'

FRE 2520

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2520
  • Description: Lieutenant Rankin of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt. Rankin.'
Colonel Hubert Zemke and senior officers of the 56th Fighter Group outside the "Wheel House" in Boxted, May 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Left to Right - Zemke, Slade, Watson. May 1944 - The "Wheel House" at Boxted. This farm house directly in back of Group Operations served as the billet for the Gp. CO, Gp. [illegible] Officer, Flying F/Ec, Ground F/Ec and the three Sqdn. CO's. Also Dave Robinson, the Gp. [illegible] Officer. It certainly served its purpose and saw plenty of service.'

FRE 2519

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2519
  • Description: Colonel Hubert Zemke and senior officers of the 56th Fighter Group outside the "Wheel House" in Boxted, May 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
Lieutenant Arlington W. Canizares of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Canizares.'

FRE 2518

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2518
  • Description: Lieutenant Arlington W. Canizares of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Canizares.'
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 479th Antisubmarine Group, at Dunkeswell airfield in Devon, on the 13th of December 1944, readying for take-off. Handwritten caption on reverse: '13-12-44. 479th Anti-Sub Grp. B-17s Dunkeswell, Devon, 3rd BD Group.'

FRE 10909

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10909
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 479th Antisubmarine Group, at Dunkeswell airfield in Devon, on the 13th of December 1944, readying for take-off...
Racks of fragmentation bombs attached to the underside of the wing of a 78th Fighter Group aircraft at Duxford airbase on the 29 January 1944. Official caption on image: "(NI-15-8)(DX-Jan 29 '44)." Handwritten caption on reverse: '78FG, DX. Fragmentation Bombs.'

FRE 10190

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10190
  • Description: Racks of fragmentation bombs attached to the underside of the wing of a 78th Fighter Group aircraft at Duxford airbase on the 29 January 1944...
Jan Monaghan, a war bride, married to an airman of the 55th Fighter Group, in a Garden near Stourbank, Nayland. Image by Robert Sand, 55th Fighter Group. Written on slide casing: 'Jan Monaghan at garden near Stourbank Nayland, right? To check on maiden name.'

FRE 10590

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10590
  • Description: Jan Monaghan, a war bride, married to an airman of the 55th Fighter Group, in a Garden near Stourbank, Nayland. Image by Robert Sand, 55th Fighter...
A P-47N Thunderbolt (serial number 44-88496) of the 414th Fighter Group, 10th Air Force in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47N Thunderbolt.'

FRE 9664

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9664
  • Description: A P-47N Thunderbolt (serial number 44-88496) of the 414th Fighter Group, 10th Air Force in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47N Thunderbolt...
A P-61 Black Widow (serial number 42-5565) in flight in September 1944. Passed as censored 7 Sep 1944, Passed for publication 24 Nov 1944. Printed caption on reverse: '6019-3: Northrop P-61 Black Widow Night Fighter.' Censor no: 356686. On reverse: Charles E. Brown, SHAEF Field Press Censor and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 10395

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10395
  • Description: A P-61 Black Widow (serial number 42-5565) in flight in September 1944. Passed as censored 7 Sep 1944, Passed for publication 24 Nov 1944. Printed...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-76369) of the 50th Fighter Group, escorting a bomber.

FRE 9663

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9663
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-76369) of the 50th Fighter Group, escorting a bomber.
A P-61 Black Widow parked outside a pair of hangar buildings.

FRE 10396

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10396
  • Description: A P-61 Black Widow parked outside a pair of hangar buildings.
A steam engine and a heavy horse at a farm near Wormingford. Image by Robert Sand, 55th Fighter Group. Written on slide casing: 'Farm Wormingford.'

FRE 10588

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10588
  • Description: A steam engine and a heavy horse at a farm near Wormingford. Image by Robert Sand, 55th Fighter Group. Written on slide casing: 'Farm Wormingford.'...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26428) of the 365th Fighter Group in flight. Image stamped on reverse: 'Republic Air Division.'

FRE 9666

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9666
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26428) of the 365th Fighter Group in flight. Image stamped on reverse: 'Republic Air Division.'