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A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 384th Bomb Group in formation. Official caption printed on image: '(O-384A-Hi/346. 24)(9 Apr, 45)(8548-63/8 24,700)( Furstenfeldbruck) (Conf).' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'S/Sgt Perpong- Toggelier.'

FRE 1291

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1291
  • Description: A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 384th Bomb Group in formation. Official caption printed on image: '(O-384A-Hi/346. 24)(9 Apr, 45)(8548-63/8...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Blonde Bomber" of the 91st Bomb Group

FRE 3572

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3572
  • Description: B-17F serial 42-3057 "Blonde Bomber" (coded LG-N) of the 322nd Bomb Squadron, 91st BG.
Personnel of the 322nd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-17934) nicknamed "Pappy's Pram". Image stamped on reverse: 'Reveiwed and passed [illegible] 1943.' [stamp] Handwritten caption on reverse: 'PN-Q 322.'

FRE 1182

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1182
  • Description: Personnel of the 322nd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-17934) nicknamed "Pappy's Pram". Image stamped on reverse: 'Reviewed and...
Sergeant Joe James of the 385th Bomb Group enjoys a cigarette. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Sgt Joe James 385BG.'

FRE 1380

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1380
  • Description: Sergeant Joe James of the 385th Bomb Group enjoys a cigarette. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Sgt Joe James 385BG.'
Nose art of B-17 Flying Fortresses (serial number 42-30835) nicknamed "Mr Lucky" and nicknamed "Roundtrip Jack" of the 385th Bomb Group, painted by Anne Haywood from the American Red Cross, and Haywood at work painting the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress and an A-2 Flying Jacket. Composite image Official caption printed on image: '(GPR 24-4-385)(21-8-43)(B-17 Nose).' Printed caption on reverse: 'Left to right: 1 "Mr Lucky" after 21 raids and 1 Nazi a/c to his credit. 2 "Roundtrip Jack after 4 raids", 3 Mis

FRE 1381

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1381
  • Description: Nose art of B-17 Flying Fortresses (serial number 42-30835) nicknamed "Mr Lucky" and nicknamed "Roundtrip Jack" of the 385th Bomb Group, painted by...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed" Crow's Nest" of the 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: '34 BG'.

FRE 3422

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3422
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed" Crow's Nest" of the 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: '34 BG'.
A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: '34th B.G., 8th Air Force.'

FRE 3423

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3423
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: '34th B.G., 8th Air Force.'
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-52755) of the 34th Bomb Group taxiing along the runway for take off.

FRE 3419

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3419
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-52755) of the 34th Bomb Group taxiing along the runway for take off.
Two B-26 Marauders: (PN-A, serial number 41-31788) nicknamed "Truman Committee" and (PN-J, serial number 41-24763), of the 322nd Bomb Group fly above the clouds. Image via Jeremy C Scutts.

FRE 1189

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1189
  • Description: Two B-26 Marauders: (PN-A, serial number 41-31788) nicknamed "Truman Committee" and (PN-J, serial number 41-24763), of the 322nd Bomb Group fly above...
B-24 Liberators of the 34th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission.

FRE 3411

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3411
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 34th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission.
A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group flies through flak bursts.

FRE 3412

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3412
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group flies through flak bursts.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator named "Tondelayo" of the 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: '34th BG, 8th Air Force.'

FRE 3413

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3413
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator named "Tondelayo" of the 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: '34th BG, 8th Air Force.'
A battle damaged B-24J Liberator (serial number 44-40468) nicknamed "Mean Kid" of the 34th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: "ISAD. 15 June 44 (1531) W.P.U. Battle Damage. B24J. 44-0468. Manston F.A." Handwritten on reverse: '34th B.G. 8th Air Force'.

FRE 3414

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3414
  • Description: A battle damaged B-24J Liberator (serial number 44-40468) nicknamed "Mean Kid" of the 34th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: "ISAD. 15...
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94796) of the 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: '42-94796 Q, 34BG. 34th BG, 8th Air Force.'

FRE 3415

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3415
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94796) of the 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: '42-94796 Q, 34BG. 34th BG, 8th Air Force.'
A B-24H Liberator (serial number 41-29567) nicknamed "Bambi" of the 34th Bomb Group at Tuddenham Air Base. Official caption: "ISAD 9 June 1942 (WPU, Battle Damage, B-24H-42.29567, Tuddenham Air Base) AM." Handwritten on reverse: 'B-24H-15-CF, S/N 41-29567, 'Bambi'.'

FRE 3416

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3416
  • Description: A B-24H Liberator (serial number 41-29567) nicknamed "Bambi" of the 34th Bomb Group at Tuddenham Air Base. Official caption: "ISAD 9 June 1942 (WPU...
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-29605) of the 34th Bomb Group.

FRE 3418

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3418
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-29605) of the 34th Bomb Group.
A B-17 Flying Fortess (serial number 44-6483) nicknamed "Ruby's Raiders" of the 385th Bomb Group.

FRE 1410

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1410
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortess (serial number 44-6483) nicknamed "Ruby's Raiders" of the 385th Bomb Group.
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30275) nicknamed "The Vibrant Virgin" of the 385th Bomb Group in flight.

FRE 1409

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1409
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30275) nicknamed "The Vibrant Virgin" of the 385th Bomb Group in flight.
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group leave contrails as they head to Brunswick, 21 February 1944.

FRE 1408

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1408
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group leave contrails as they head to Brunswick, 21 February 1944.
A B-17 Flying Fortess (serial number 44-6483) nicknamed "Ruby's Raiders" of the 385th Bomb Group.

FRE 1405

  • 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.