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The damaged tail of a crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-F, serial number 42-31178) of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3607
  • Description: The damaged tail of a crashed B-17G, serial 42-31178 (coded DF-F) of the 324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group. The aircraft belly-landed near Windsor...
A ground crewman of the 91st Bomb Group sits on the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3609
  • Description: A ground crewman of the 91st Bomb Group sits on the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Possibly Bill Pulliam?
The burning wreckage of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31513) of the 91st Bomb Group that has crashed at Bassingbourn.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3608
  • Description: The burning wreckage of B-17G serial 42-31513 (coded OR-S) of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group at Bassingbourn, 5 April 1944.
Three airmen of the 91st Bomb Group inspect the battle damaged tail of their B-17 Flying Fortress.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3603
  • Description: Three airmen of the 91st Bomb Group inspect the battle damaged tail of their B-17G, serial 42-37938 "Betty Lou's Buggy" (coded OR-E) of the 323rd Bomb...
Two crewmen of of the 91st Bomb Group talk through the waist gun window of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 9 May 1943.' [stamp]
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3605
  • Description: Two crewmen of of the 91st Bomb Group talk through the waist gun window of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 9...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 391st Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: ''T', 391st Sq., 34th BG, S/N?'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3408
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 391st Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: ''T', 391st Sq., 34th BG, S/N?'
The underside of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 391st Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten on reverse: ''Over the nose', 34th BG, 391st BS.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3409
  • Description: The underside of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 391st Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten on reverse: ''Over the nose', 34th BG...
A group of B-24 Liberators of the 34th Bomb Group fly towards their target.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3410
  • Description: A group of B-24 Liberators of the 34th Bomb Group fly towards their target.
Lieutenant Anthony Delaporto a navigator of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group with a camera. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Anthony Delaporto, Navigator, Qualified Quail. Fall 1944. 91st Bomb Group. Country Club of the E.T.O. 1 of 3 not KIA or injured.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3598
  • Description: Lieutenant Anthony Dellaporta navigator of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group with a camera. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Anthony...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group takes off. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Boeing Fortress II in squadron service in Gt. Britain.' Handwritten on reverse: 'Probably taken at P-47 debut - moment of lift-off.' On reverse: "The Aeroplane" and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Print No: 254316.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3597
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group takes off. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Boeing Fortress II in squadron service in Gt. Britain.'...
Personnel of the 91st Bomb Group at a debrief. Handwritten on reverse: '91 BG 22/4/43 Crew debriefing.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3596
  • Description: Personnel of the 91st Bomb Group at a debrief. Handwritten on reverse: '91 BG 22/4/43 Crew debriefing.'
A B-26 Marauder (VT-W, serial number 42-107622) of the 323rd Bomb Group sucessfully bombs railway yards at Armentieres. Printed caption on reverse: ' 52077 AC.- Its mission completed, this Ninth Air Force Marauder medium bomber turns for its home base abover the smoking railway yards at Armentieres in Northern France. The target, located in the French town, was bombed recently in a late evening mission to delay German reinforcements and supplies moving to support enemy troops opposing Allied forces in Nor
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1211
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (VT-W, serial number 42-107622) of the 323rd Bomb Group sucessfully bombs railway yards at Armentieres. Printed caption on reverse: '...
A B-26 Marauder (RJ-M, serial number 42-96200) of the 323rd Bomb Group releases its bombs over the target. Printed caption on reverse: More Bombs Away: As the tempo of the battle increased so the aerial bombing intensified. Martin B-26 Silver Streak Marauder of the 9th AF over Torigni, France, which lies behind the battle lines, bombs an important road intersection. U.S Air Force photo, Detachement-5, Hq AAVS (MAC).'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1212
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (RJ-M, serial number 42-96200) of the 323rd Bomb Group releases its bombs over the target. Printed caption on reverse: More Bombs Away...
The wreckage of a crash-landed B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3593
  • Description: The wreckage of a crash-landed B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group.
Jim Fletcher of the 91st Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: 'Jim Fletcher.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3594
  • Description: Jim Fletcher of the 91st Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: 'Jim Fletcher.'
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-39863) of the 91st Bomb Groupn that has crash landed.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3591
  • Description: B-17G serial 42-39863 (coded LL-Y) of the 401st Bomb Sq, 91st Bomb Group crash landed near Steeple Morden, 31 December 1943.
Personnel of the 91st Bomb Group gather by the battle damaged nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Duke of Paducah".
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3587
  • Description: Personnel of the 91st Bomb Group gather by the damaged nose of B-17G serial 42-37736 "Duke of Paducah" (coded DF-G) of the 324th Bomb Squadron. The...
The damaged nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Duke of Paducah" of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3586
  • Description: The damaged nose of B-17G serial 42-37736 "Duke of Paducah" (coded DF-G) of the 324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group. The damage was the result of a...
A pinup painted on the tail of a a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3589
  • Description: "Tail art" on B-17F serial 42-29591 "Shamrock Special" (coded LL-Z) assigned to the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st BG.
The wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-39863) of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3588
  • Description: The wreck of B-17G serial number 42-39863 (coded LL-Y) of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st BG near Steeple Morden, 30 December 1943. the ship had been...