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Ground Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group conduct work on the engines of a B-24 Liberator.

FRE 658

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 658
  • Description: Ground Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group conduct work on the engines of a B-24 Liberator.
Staff Sergeant Frank Maruszewski and Flight Officer Tom Clifford of the 44th Bomb Group tinker with their equipment. Handwritten caption on reverse (written by Colonel William R Cameron): 'Frank Maruszewski- TG Tom Clifford- Nav. Cameron'

FRE 657

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 657
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Frank Maruszewski and Flight Officer Tom Clifford of the 44th Bomb Group tinker with their equipment. Handwritten caption on reverse...
Two airmen of the 44th Bomb Group put on their electrically heated flight suits. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 16 FEB 1943 General Section Press and Censorship Bureau.' Printed caption to reverse has been damaged- remaining text reads: '...electrically heated suit before the take-off on an operational flight from a U.S. Bomber Command base "somewhere in England".'

FRE 660

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 660
  • Description: Two airmen of the 44th Bomb Group put on their electrically heated flight suits. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 16 FEB 1943 General...
Aircrew watch ground personnel of the 44th Bomb Group conduct repairs to the B-24 Liberator they fly, (serial number 41-24229) nicknamed "Buzzin' Bear" at a North African airbase. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'N.A.'

FRE 659

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 659
  • Description: Aircrew watch ground personnel of the 44th Bomb Group conduct repairs to the B-24 Liberator they fly, (serial number 41-24229) nicknamed "Buzzin' Bear...
General George Stratemeyer, Colonel Johnson, Major Howard Moore and Lieutenant R.I. Brown look at a B-24 Liberator, whilst conducting an inspection of the 44th Bomb Group base at Shipdham. 21 April 1943. Official Photograph: Caption printed on front of image: '(GPR-26-15-44)( 21-4-43)( INSPECTING GEN. & MAJ MOORE) Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Left to right- General Statemeyer Col Johnson Howard Moore Lt. R. I. Brown ACFT - Supy Q - note another ACFT with Q on trail in background I am still certain the

FRE 654

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 654
  • Description: General George Stratemeyer, Colonel Leon Johnson, Major Howard Moore and Lieutenant Robert I Brown look at a B-24 Liberator, whilst conducting an...
A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 97th Bomb Group return to base and fly over the airfield. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 18 Aug 1942.' [stamp], 'Air (Boeing) FLY.' [written annotation], '216124.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'US FLYING FORTRESSES RAID ROUEN IN DAYLIGHT. Associated Press Photo Shows: The last group to return fly over the airfield.'

FRE 891

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 891
  • Description: A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 97th Bomb Group return to base and fly over the airfield. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.'...
Colonel Frank A. Armstrong of the 97th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Photographed by US Army Air Air Forces.' [caption], 'US Official Phot No. USB 230. (WA) Distributed by the Ministry of Information.' [caption] 'USAA(BRI)CCC:TYPE.' [written annotation] Printed caption on reverse: 'LEADER OF THE US BOMBING ATTACK ON WILHELMSHAVEN. Photo shows:- Col. Frank A. Armstrong of Asheville N.C. who led the bombing attack on Wilhelmshaven- the first American air a

FRE 890

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 890
  • Description: Colonel Frank A. Armstrong of the 97th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Photographed by US Army Air...
Captain Fred Dallas, a pilot of the 97th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9043) nicknamed "Peggy 'D' II". Image via BL Davies Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Office of War Information, American Embassy, London.' [stamp]. 'Passed by the censor no. 224594.' [caption] Printed caption on reverse: 'FORTRESSES SHOOT DOWN 13 IN BIG SWEEP VICTORY. Last Friday October 21, US Flying Fortresses, escorted by 400 Fighters including the Eagle Squadrons rece

FRE 889

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 889
  • Description: Captain Fred Dallas, a pilot of the 97th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress (see below for SN) nicknamed "Peggy 'D' II". Note by...
Lieutenant Harry R. Erickson, from Mankato, Minnesota, a bombardier of the 97th Bomb Group inside the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress. A censor has obscured the ammunition to the bottom left of Erickson. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 25 Jul 1942.' [stamp], 'Air(Boeing).' [written annotation] and '212091.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICAN FLYING FORTRESSES WAIT FOR ZERO HOUR. Associated Press Photo Shows: Lt. Harry Erickson from Mankato, Mi

FRE 888

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 888
  • Description: Lieutenant Harry R. Erickson, from Mankato, Minnesota, a bombardier of the 97th Bomb Group inside the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress. A censor has...
A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. From left to right, they are Sergeant B.B. Cunningham of Tupelo, Missouri; Sergeant R.L. Golay of Fredonia, Kansas; Second Lieutenant M. Dorton of Long Beach; and Major Charles C. Kegelman. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 11 Jul 1942.' [stamp], 'Not to be published until 12/7/42.' [stamp], 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'USA (NIR)CCC.' [written annotation] and '209807.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on rev

FRE 913

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 913
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 15th Bomb Squadron, 301st Bomb Group with an RAF Douglas Boston of No 226 Squadron, after being awarded medals, 4 July 1942. From...
Three airmen of the 301st Bomb Group with a jeep and an A-20 Havoc. Handwritten caption on reverse: '3/3/43.'

FRE 912

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 912
  • Description: Three airmen of the 301st Bomb Group with a jeep and an A-20 Havoc. Handwritten caption on reverse: '3/3/43.'
King George VI rides in a jeep druing a visit to the 301st Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Central Press Photos.' [stamp], 'Not to be published until 14/11.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 13 Nov 1942.' [stamp], 'P (King) CCC (USA).' [annotation] and '232596.'[Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'King with U.S. Bomber crews. 13.11.42. The KING rides in a jeep during a visit today to one of the Bomber Squadrons of the U.S Army Air Corps serving in this country. His Majesty inspected

FRE 911

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 911
  • Description: King George VI rides in a jeep druing a visit to the 301st Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Central Press Photos.' [stamp], 'Not to be...
A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. Image stamped on reverse: 'Supplied by Photographic News Agency.' [stamp], 'Not to be published until 12 July 1942.' [stamp], 'USA(NIB) CCC.' [written annotation] and '209820.' [Censor No.] A printed caption from the Photographic news agency was previously attached the the reverse, however this has been lost. It is likely, based on images from other press agencies of this event, that it explains that the airmen have re

FRE 916

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 916
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. Image stamped on reverse: 'Supplied by Photographic News...
Photographic officers of the 390th Bomb Group develop combat rolls of film. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 27 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘281033.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ' PHOTO MEN SERVE WITH FLYING FORTRESSES. When it comes to bombing, pictures tell the story. Skilled photographers serving with the U.S. 8th Air Force Flying Fortress Group are trained to get the pictures, process them and send prints and negatives to higher Headquart

FRE 1614

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1614
  • Description: Photographic officers of the 390th Bomb Group develop combat rolls of film. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for...
A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. Image stamped on reverse: 'New York Times Photograph.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 12 July 1942.', 'USA(NIR)CCC.'[written annotation] and '209852.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'After receiving awards for U.S. Independence Day raid on Holland New York Times Photo shows: Major Charles C Kegelman (second from right) with his bomber crew after he had received the American D.S.C. for part he took in th

FRE 915

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 915
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 15th Bomb Squadron, 301st Bomb Group with an RAF Douglas Boston of No 226 Squadron, after being awarded medals, 4 July 1942....
A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. Image stamped on reverse: ''Copyright London News Agency.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 13 Jul 1942.' [stamp], 'USA (NIR) CCC.' [written annotation] and '210047.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S.A. Airmen Heroes decorated .The awards to the American airmenwho took part in the big raid on Germany and occupied countries [a censor has ammended this to say occupied Holland] recently were presented today (

FRE 914

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 914
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. Image stamped on reverse: ''Copyright London News Agency.'...
Lieutenant G.L. Jackson of the 301st Bomb Group enjoys refreshments from the YMCA Tea Car, from the cockpit of his A-20 Havoc nicknamed "Texas Steer". Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright YMCA.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 7 Sept 1942.' [stamp], 'USA (BRI CCC: EAT.' [written annotation] and '220105.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Lt G L Jackson,of Corpus Christi,Texas ,pilot of this U.S Army Air Corps Boston bomber-now in action against the Nazis-reaches out for a cup of tea from an Ameri

FRE 919

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 919
  • Description: Lieutenant G.L. Jackson of the 301st Bomb Group enjoys refreshments from the YMCA Tea Car, from the cockpit of his A-20 Havoc nicknamed "Texas Steer"...
Second Lieutenant Randall Dorton of the 301st Bomb Group smokes a cigarette after receiving the Dintinguished Flying Cross. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright London News Agency.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 11 Jul 1942.' [stamp], 'Not to be published untill 12/7/42.' [stamp], 'USA (NIR) CCC.' [written annotation] and '209821.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'USA airmen Heroes Decorated. The awards to the American airmen, who took part in the big raid on Germany and occupied countries rec

FRE 920

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 920
  • Description: Second Lieutenant Randall Dorton of the 301st Bomb Group smokes a cigarette after receiving the Dintinguished Flying Cross. Image stamped on reverse:...
First Lieutenant Charles F Jones of the 303rd Bomb Groupn plays skittles in one of the recreation rooms at Molesworth. He was transferred to the United States Eighth Air Force from the Royal Canadian Air Force. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942.' [stamp], '238734.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Delighted to be with the American lads. I transferred from the Royal Canadian Air Force in November and am now on the job as a first Lt" It is 1st Lt Charles F Jones speaking

FRE 927

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 927
  • Description: First Lieutenant Charles F Jones of the 306th Bomb Group plays skittles in one of the recreation rooms at Thurleigh. He was transferred to the United...
Two airmen of the 389th Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator used as a Flight Assembly Ship. Image via Tom Britain

FRE 1522

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1522
  • Description: Two airmen of the 389th Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator used as a Flight Assembly Ship. Image via Tom Britain