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First Lieutenant Daniel A McColl, a navigator of the 303rd Bomb Group, enjoys a beer in the Officers Club Bar. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943' [stamp] and '257524.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '1st Lieut. (Navigator) Daniel A. McColl has taken part in 7 raids and been awarded the Purple Heart and Air Medal. He has a drink after returning to his British base from another raid. Aged 27, and maried, McColl was educated at Ar
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 983
  • Description: First Lieutenant Daniel A McColl, a navigator of the 303rd Bomb Group, enjoys a beer in the Officers Club Bar. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright...
Private First Class Michael T Libock of the 303rd Bomb Group takes a drink from a hose pipe. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 28 Jan 1943.' [stamp] and '245664.'[Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'After a spell of hard work at an American Army station somewhere in Britain PFC Michael T Libock, 219, West 33rd Street NYC, takes a drink from the nearest thing to hand - a hose pipe. Before the war PFC Libock was a trackman BMT Division Board of
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 974
  • Description: Private First Class Michael T Libock of the 303rd Bomb Group takes a drink from a hose pipe. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd...
Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group play a game between missions. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257512.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Checker game between raids. Four airmen shown in the picture are (left to right) 2nd Lt Donald L Grant, navigator. Aged 23, and he comes from Sullivan, Ill. and holds the Air Medal and 2 Clusters, his wife Mrs DL Grant lives at R F D I Okolona Miss. Formerly employed as a truc
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 975
  • Description: Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group play a game between missions. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for...
Major Eugene Allen Romig, an airman of the 303rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257539.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Holder of the D.F.C. and Air Medal, Major Eugene Allen Romig, aged 25, is now serving with the U.S. Army Air Force in Britain as a pilot. His home address is 910 Troy Place, N.W. Canton, Ohio, and in civil life he was a student. U 76. Not to be published before April 20, 1943.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 980
  • Description: Major Eugene Allen Romig, an airman of the 303rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for...
Staff Sergeant Ward D Kirkpatrick, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, collects shell cases from ammunition he has fired at the enemy. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257537.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"He's salvage conscious." Staff Sergeant Ward W. Kirkpatrick, a gunner with the U.S. Army collects the shell cases after firing the shells at German fighters. Aged 19, he comes from 194-5th Avenue West North,
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 979
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Ward D Kirkpatrick, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, collects shell cases from ammunition he has fired at the enemy. Image stamped on...
Sergeant G.F. Murray of the 92nd Bomb Group works on the tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9023) with another ground crewman. Passed for publication 5 Sep 1942. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Training American Bomber Crews In England, Sept. 1942. Preparing for the day when the might of the American and British Air Forces will strike together against the heart of Germany are many U.S. Army Air Corps bomber crews with their giant Flying Fortresses. They are completing their training ov
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3709
  • Description: Sergeant G.F. Murray of the 92nd Bomb Group works on the tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9023) with another ground crewman. Passed...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-100306) nicknamed "War Goddess" of the 446th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1747
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-109816) nicknamed "War Goddess" of the 93rd Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95198) nicknamed "Classy Chassy" of the 446th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1746
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95198) nicknamed "Classy Chassy" of the 446th Bomb Group.
Ground personnel of the 305th Bomb Group wave as a B-17 Flying Fortress returns to base. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 30 Jun 1943.' [stamp] and '272242.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT A FORTRESS STATION IN BRITAIN.From an American base in Britain the Flying Fortresses carry out operational activities which result in terrible blows against the German industrial war machine. This series of pictures shows scenes at a Flying Fortress Station where huge bombers take off for
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1128
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 305th Bomb Group wave as a B-17 Flying Fortress returns to base. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 30 Jun 1943...
Ground personnel of the 305th Bomb Group sit atop a fuel truck to wait for the return of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 30 Jun 1943.' [stamp], '272242.'[Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT A FORTRESS STATION IN BRITAIN. From an American base in Britain the Flying Fortresses carry out operational activities which result in terrible blows against the German industrial war machine. This series of pictures shows scenes at a Flying Fortress Station where huge
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1127
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 305th Bomb Group sit atop a fuel truck to wait for the return of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-10579) nicknamed "Pugnacious Princess Pat" of the 389th Bomb Group. Image via Romack. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44-10579 RR-O, 389BG.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1518
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-10579) nicknamed "Pugnacious Princess Pat" of the 389th Bomb Group. Image via Romack. Handwritten...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50452) nicknamed "Earthquake McGoon"of the 389th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1515
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50452) nicknamed "Earthquake McGoon"of the 389th Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50739) nicknamed ""Ole Buckshot" of the 389th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1514
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50739) nicknamed ""Ole Buckshot" of the 389th Bomb Group.
Private First Class Monroe Klein, of the 303rd Bomb Group, asleep after a hard days work. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 21 Apr 1943. [stamp] and ‘259814.’ [Censor no.] Printed Caption on reverse: ''Round the clock with a G.I. PFC Monroe Klein is a private in the United States Army Air Force. Known to all and sundry as a G.I. (General Issue), a private seems to be one of those people everybody takes for granted without realizing the va
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1078
  • Description: Private First Class Monroe Klein, of the 303rd Bomb Group, asleep after a hard days work. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’...
Second Lieutenant Leonard C. Yonaites, of the 303rd Bomb Group, checks a radio set. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238726.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Before being comissioned in the U.S. Air Corps 2nd Lieut. Leonard C. Yonaites, of 3507, Sth. Francisco Ave, Chicago, was school coaching at the University of Illinois. He is 25 and engaged to marry Dolores Johnson of 9357 Sth. Winchester, Chicago.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1081
  • Description: Second Lieutenant Leonard C. Yonaites, of the 303rd Bomb Group, checks a radio set. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp]...
Private First Class Monroe Klein of the 303rd Bomb Group and a colleague hose down the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 21 Apr 1943. [stamp] and ‘259798.’ [Censor no.] Printed Caption on reverse: ''Round the clock with a G.I. PFC Monroe Klein is a private in the United States Army Air Force. Known to all and sundry as a G.I. (General Issue), a private seems to be one of those people everybody takes for g
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1073
  • Description: Private First Class Monroe Klein of the 303rd Bomb Group and a colleague hose down the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse:...
Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group, including Private First Class Monroe Klein, enjoy tea and biscuits at the YMCA canteen. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 21 Apr 1943. [stamp] and ‘238733.’ [Censor no.]Printed Caption on reverse: ''Round the clock with a G.I. PFC Monroe Klein is a private in the United States Army Air Force. Known to all and sundry as a G.I. (General Issue), a private seems to be one of those people everybody takes for
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1071
  • Description: Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group, including Private First Class Monroe Klein, enjoy tea and biscuits at the YMCA canteen. Image stamped on reverse:...
Private First Class Monroe Klein, of the 303rd Bomb Group, reads the daily bulletin board. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 21 Apr 1943. [stamp] and ‘259796.’ [Censor no.] Printed Caption on reverse: ''Round the clock with a G.I. PFC Monroe Klein is a private in the United States Army Air Force. Known to all and sundry as a G.I. (General Issue), a private seems to be one of those people everybody takes for granted without realizing the v
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1072
  • Description: Private First Class Monroe Klein, of the 303rd Bomb Group, reads the daily bulletin board. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’...
Corporal Leroy W. Grande, of the 303rd Bomb Group, asleep in his bed. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238724.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '7a. Corp. Leroy W. Grande, after a night on guard, finds sleep very welcome. His home address is 2244 N. Kimball Ave. Chicago and he sends warmest greetings to his mother Mrs. G. Grande. Aged 24, he was educated at Karl Schurz High, Northwestern University. He
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1066
  • Description: Corporal Leroy W. Grande, of the 303rd Bomb Group, asleep in his bed. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for...
Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group, including Private First Class Monroe Klein, queue at the box office of the base cinema. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 21 Apr 1943. [stamp] and ‘259810.’ [Censor no.] Printed Caption on reverse: ''Round the clock with a G.I. PFC Monroe Klein is a private in the United States Army Air Force. Known to all and sundry as a G.I. (General Issue), a private seems to be one of those people everybody takes for
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1065
  • Description: Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group, including Private First Class Monroe Klein, queue at the box office of the base cinema. Image stamped on reverse:...