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A B-17 Flying Fortess (serial number 44-6483) nicknamed "Ruby's Raiders" of the 385th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1405
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortess (serial number 44-6483) nicknamed "Ruby's Raiders" of the 385th Bomb Group.
An airman of the 385th Bomb Group sits beneath the European Theatre of Operation's "Biggest Pin-up" painted on the wall of the barracks. Official caption printed on image: 'GPR 314-11-385)(1-12-44)(ETO's Biggest Pin-up).'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1346
  • Description: An airman of the 385th Bomb Group sits beneath the European Theatre of Operation's "Biggest Pin-up" painted on the wall of the barracks. Official...
A female painter completes the pin up on the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 385th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1359
  • Description: A female painter completes the pin up on the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 385th Bomb Group.
Personnel of the 390th Bomb Group meet local civilians in North Africa during a mission. Their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30246) nicknamed "Spot Remover" is visible in the background. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'NA, 390 BG.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '"Local natives gather around, slightly scared but still avid to acquire American cigarettes" 390 BG.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1357
  • Description: Personnel of the 390th Bomb Group meet local civilians in North Africa during a mission. Their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30246) nicknamed...
A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31695) nicknamed "QQQQ" of the 387th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1337
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31695) nicknamed "QQQQ" of the 387th Bomb Group.
A B-26 Marauder (FW-K, serial number 42-95857) of the 387th Bomb Group releasing its bombs over the target. Printed caption on image: '9th AAF B-26 drops 26 100lb Bombs on Nazi position in France. US AAF Photo 225-11.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1336
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (FW-K, serial number 42-95857) of the 387th Bomb Group releasing its bombs over the target. Printed caption on image: '9th AAF B-26...
Staff Sergeant Richard "Slug" Schultheis, a waist gunner of the 385th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Verteran's handwritten caption on reverse: 'S/Sgt. Richard "Slug" Schultheis. LWG on crew of : Lt Frederick Heiser 550th. Completed 35 missions.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1342
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Richard "Slug" Schultheis, a waist gunner of the 385th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Verteran's handwritten...
Two B-26 Marauders of the 387th Bomb Group fly together over countryside.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1334
  • Description: Two B-26 Marauders of the 387th Bomb Group fly together over countryside.
A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group return to Bassingbourn after a mission, July 1943. Passed for publication 29 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Flying Fortresses Return From Deepest Penetration Into Germany. Carrying out their deepest penetration into Germany thus far, strong formations of American Flying Fortresses dropped bombs on Kassel in the Eastern Ruhr, and Oschersleben, less than 100 miles from Berlin. The unescorted bombers had to fight their way through
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3561
  • Description: A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group return to Bassingbourn after a mission, July 1943. Passed for publication 29 Jul 1943...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Wabash Cannonball" of the 91st Bomb Group, featuring the Disney character "Goofy". On reverse: 'Not For Publication, For Personal Use Only, Passed by US Army Examiner 10143' [Stamp].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3564
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Wabash Cannonball" of the 91st Bomb Group, featuring the Disney character "Goofy". On reverse: 'Not...
Nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Paper Doll"of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3565
  • Description: Nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Paper Doll"of the 91st Bomb Group.
A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group return to Bassingbourn after a raid on Antwerp. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Photo Shows - Fortresses coming into their home base on their return from the raid on Antwerp. And April 6th 1943 PN.' Passed for publication 6 Apr 1943. On reverse: Planet News Ltd and US Army Press Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Print No: 256830. Press caption for image series: ‘EXCLUSIVE PICTURES AS CREWS RETURN FROM RAID. Night and Day air blitz of enemy con
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3562
  • Description: A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group return to Bassingbourn after a raid on Antwerp. Printed caption on reverse of print:...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Time's A-Wastin'" of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3568
  • Description: The nose art of B-17G serial 42-102504 "Time's A-Wastin'" (coded LL-D) of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Destiny's Child." of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3569
  • Description: The nose art of B-17G serial 42-31812 "Destiny's Child" (coded LL-H) of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97954) nicknamed "Winnie Frank Joe" of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3566
  • Description: The nose art of B-17G serial 42-97954 "Winnie Frank Joe" (coded LL-Z) of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group.
Captain Row of the 390th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30713) nicknamed "Phyllis Marie". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Capt Row.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1554
  • Description: Captain Row of the 390th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30713) nicknamed "Phyllis Marie". Handwritten caption on reverse:...
A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5077) nicknamed "Delta Rebel No. 2". Image has been signed by one of the crew members. Handwritten on reverse: '26 Ops.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3647
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5077) nicknamed "Delta Rebel No. 2". Image has been signed by...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group with a burning nose. Handwritten on reverse: 'ORP, 3/6/43, 6/7/43 Sal?'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3648
  • Description: B-17F serial 42-3210 (coded OR-P) of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group caught fire at Bassingbourn 1 June 1943 . Handwritten on reverse: 'ORP...
A "Caterpillar Club" certificate, awarded to Staff Sergeant R.W. Armstrong, of the 91st Bomb Group, for successfully bailing out of his stricken B-17 Flying Fortress on the 4th of November 1944 and surviving, using a Irvin Company parachute. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Caterpillar Club Card issued by company who's chute I used on Nov. 4 1944, Mereseburg raid.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3645
  • Description: A "Caterpillar Club" certificate, awarded to Staff Sergeant R.W. Armstrong, of the 91st Bomb Group, for successfully bailing out of his stricken B-17...
Veteran personnel of the 91st Bomb Group outside the Officers Mess at Bassingbourn.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3644
  • Description: Veteran personnel of the 91st Bomb Group outside the Officers Mess at Bassingbourn. Col. Stanley Wray is definitely the gray-haired fellow standing...