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A photographic officer of the 91st Bomb Group checks an image.

FRE 3627

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3627
  • Description: A photographic officer of the 91st Bomb Group checks an image.
An airman of the 91st Bomb Group relaxes atop a bulding at Bassingbourn.

FRE 3626

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3626
  • Description: An airman of the 91st Bomb Group relaxes atop a bulding at Bassingbourn. Image by William D "Bill" Pulliam, 91st Bomb Group, Photo Unit.
A B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-B) of the 91st Bomb Group prepares for take off.

FRE 3619

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3619
  • Description: Most likely B-17G serial 42-37779 "Pistol Packin' Mama," returning from a mission. Note inboard engines are shut down, and forward crew hatch (right...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Miss Ouachita"of the 91st Bomb Group.

FRE 3620

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3620
  • Description: The nose art of B-17F serial 42-3040 "Miss Ouachita" (coded OR-Q) of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group.
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5905) nicknamed "Just AG" of the 388th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '561 BS, "Just AG".'

FRE 1509

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1509
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5905) nicknamed "Just AG" of the 388th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '561 BS, "Just AG".'
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8850) of the 388th Bomb Group.

FRE 1510

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1510
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8850) of the 388th Bomb Group.
A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 388th Bomb Group fly in formation.

FRE 1508

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1508
  • Description: A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 388th Bomb Group fly in formation.
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 388th Bomb Group flies over the Suffolk coast en route to Stuttgart. Printed caption on reverse: 'Outward bound: 08:30 Hours; 5th September 1944. A 388th BG Fortress heads over the Suffolk coast. Destination Stuttgart.'

FRE 1507

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1507
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 388th Bomb Group flies over the Suffolk coast en route to Stuttgart. Printed caption on reverse: 'Outward bound: 08:30...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-37773) nicknamed "Full House" of the 388th Bomb Group. Image via Harry Miller. Handwritten caption on reverse: '20/12/43 Bremen (A/C lost 22/12/43).'

FRE 1505

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1505
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-37773) nicknamed "Full House" of the 388th Bomb Group. Image via Harry Miller. Handwritten caption on reverse...
A radio operator of the 91st Bomb Group at work inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image via Ian Mactaggart. Handwritten on reverse: '91 BG.'

FRE 3535

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3535
  • Description: A radio operator of the 91st Bomb Group at work inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image via Ian Mactaggart. Handwritten on reverse: '91 BG.'
A bomber crew of the 387th Bomb Group signs a document underneath the wing of a B-26 Marauder. The document has been cut out from the image. A veteran has written in an enclosed letter to Freeman: 'From a mission return on D-day. We had dropped bombs on the Normandy strong points at 06:23 for beach landings at 06:29. You will recall the favourable weather such that at 5000' the Norden could not be used and we used the "Guide Wire" DFM, more often simply "Kentucky Windage". Our aircraft was the "Heavenly B

FRE 1304

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1304
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 387th Bomb Group signs a document underneath the wing of a B-26 Marauder. The document has been cut out from the image. A veteran...
A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group flies through flak during a mission. On reverse: 'Passed For Personal Use Only, Not For Publication, 14 Jul 1944 [Stamp].'

FRE 3539

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3539
  • Description: A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group flies through flak during a mission. On reverse: 'Passed For Personal Use Only, Not For...
Colonel George Snyder of the 387th Bomb Group and his crew, with their B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Wuneach". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'George Snyder (Ext Left) & crew. From Col RW Keller.'

FRE 1307

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1307
  • Description: Colonel George Snyder of the 387th Bomb Group and his crew, with their B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Wuneach". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'George...
A ground crewman of the 386th Bomb Group cleans the nose gun of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Waste O' Time II". Image stamped on reverse: 'Reviewed and passed 11 Nov 1943.' [stamp]

FRE 1465

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1465
  • Description: A ground crewman of the 386th Bomb Group cleans the nose gun of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Waste O' Time II". Image stamped on reverse: 'Reviewed and...
B-26 Marauders destined for the 386th Bomb Group at Lake Charles. Image via B.Gen Denison. Handwritten caption on reverse: '386th BG At Lake Charles?'

FRE 1466

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1466
  • Description: B-26 Marauders destined for the 386th Bomb Group at Lake Charles. Image via B.Gen Denison. Handwritten caption on reverse: '386th BG At Lake Charles?'
B-26 Marauders of the 386th Bomb Group line up for take off before a mission. Printed caption on reverse: 'KY. 4937. AMERICA'S "RED DEVIL" FLYERS. USP/2247-21. As take-off time draws near, the Marauders taxi around the perimeter track to the end of the runway in preparation for the long swift dash before they take the air. ' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Boxted, 386BG.'

FRE 1467

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1467
  • Description: B-26 Marauders of the 386th Bomb Group line up for take off before a mission. Printed caption on reverse: 'KY. 4937. AMERICA'S "RED DEVIL" FLYERS. USP...
A bomber crew of the 386th Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder (RG-D, serial number 41-34941) nicknamed "Slightly Dangerous". Image via Chester P Klier. Printed caption on reverse: '552nd BS, 386th BG. A/C name: Slightly Dangerous, A/C Ser no: 41-24941, RG:D. From left to right starting in back row, 1-,2-Pilot: Jean H Blackwelder, 3-,4-,5-,6-.'

FRE 1468

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1468
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 386th Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder (RG-D, serial number 41-34941) nicknamed "Slightly Dangerous". Image via Chester P...
A top turret gunner of the 386th Bomb Group in position inside a B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp]. A Printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.

FRE 1469

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1469
  • Description: A top turret gunner of the 386th Bomb Group in position inside a B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp]. A Printed caption...
Colonel WB David of the 388th Bomb Group stands beneath a B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col WB David, Co 388BG.'

FRE 1470

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1470
  • Description: Colonel WB David of the 388th Bomb Group stands beneath a B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col WB David, Co 388BG.'
Personnel of the 388th Bomb Group march across the air base. Handwritten caption on reverse: '19/2/45. Gen Partridge in front.'

FRE 1472

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1472
  • Description: Personnel of the 388th Bomb Group march across the air base. Handwritten caption on reverse: '19/2/45. Gen Partridge in front.'