Get help

Find out how you can share your stories, photographs and get the most out of the American Air Museum’s archive.

Explore how-to guides

About our archive

The American Air Museum's archive records the stories of the men and women of the US Army Air Forces who served in Britain and Europe during the Second World War.

Read more

Help searching

Can't find what you're looking for? Take a look at our search guide.

Read archive search guide

Research help

Our guides can help you to research the people, aircraft, places, missions, units, and media which make up your family history.

Explore research guides
Share this

We found 55095 entries

Filter Results

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3265) nicknamed "5 Grand" of the 96th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'S. Evans.[?]'

FRE 4038

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4038
  • Description: The B-17G Flying Fortress, 43-37716, named, 5 Grand, in the 96th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse : 'S. Evans.[?] '
Captain Glenn E. Hagenbuch of the 303rd Bomb Group, leans out of the window of his B-17 Flying Fortress (GN-T, serial number 41-24610) nicknamed "Joe Btfsplk II". Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'No, he doesn't want a lift - it's just to let you know everything is thumbs up with him, and that when he and his aircraft get going - well, watch out Hitler. Capt. Glenn E. Hagenbuch, of Utica, Illinois, has changed from the job of farming, to piloting a bomber, and judging by thi

FRE 4177

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4177
  • Description: Captain Glenn E. Hagenbuch of the 303rd Bomb Group, leans out of the window of his B-17 Flying Fortress (GN-T, serial number 41-24610) nicknamed "Joe...
Sergeant Charles Francis Prosser of the 303rd Bomb Group, examines the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'Sgt. Charles Francis Prosser of the Air Corps is finding life a bit different. He used to be a farmhand at Wheaton, Ill., but now his job is dealing with aircraft engines. Sgt. Prosser is 24, and unmarried. He told the cameramen - "Tell everyone I'm well and happy and hope everyone at home enjoys the Christmas and New Year celebrations. O

FRE 4176

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4176
  • Description: Sergeant Charles Francis Prosser of the 303rd Bomb Group, examines the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed...
Corporal John C. Gorman of the 303rd Bomb Group prepares to load bombs into a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'Corporal John C. Gorman, of Seneca, Ill. used to sell the Tribune back home, but now he leads bombs into American 'planes in England. "Keep 'em buying back there and we'll keep 'em flying over here," he says. Educated at St. Pat's and Seneca Township, his last job before joining the Army Air Corps was with E.I. Dupont and Co., Elwood, Ill. "En

FRE 4175

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4175
  • Description: Corporal John C. Gorman of the 303rd Bomb Group prepares to load bombs into a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed...
B-24 Liberators, including a one with a shark mouth, of the 93rd Bomb Group lined up on hardstanding, 20 May 1945. Image via J Archer. Written on slide casing: '20/5/45.'

FRE 5809

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5809
  • Description: B-24 Liberators, including a one with a shark mouth, of the 93rd Bomb Group lined up on hardstanding, 20 May 1945. Image via J Archer. Written on...
Sergeant Vernon E. Carlson, of the 303rd Bomb Group, paints the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Holy Mackeral". Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on reverse: '"Everything under control" is the optimistic message sent by Sgt. Vernon E. Carlson of the Air Corps, whose home is at 1431 N. Mayfield Ave, Chicago. He used to be with the Goetz Elevator Co. He is 29 and unmarried. O.P.S. shows him painting "Holy Mackerel" on a plane.' On reverse: Current Affairs Ltd, US Army Press C

FRE 4174

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4174
  • Description: Sergeant Vernon E. Carlson, of the 303rd Bomb Group, paints the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Holy Mackeral". Passed for publication...
Sergeant Norman E. Olson of the 303rd Bomb Group, climbs into his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'Serg. Norman E. Olson, of 6110 So. Damen Avenue, Chicago, Ill. was a heat treater with the Union Special Machine Co., before the war. Now this 21 year old Chicago lad is helping to treat Hitler to a little heat - and enjoying it, judging by this picture of him climbing into his plane with a load of ammunition. His mother Mrs. Olga Olson, and his fiancee R

FRE 4171

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4171
  • Description: Sergeant Norman E. Olson of the 305th Bomb Group, climbs into his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on...
Private Francis W. O'Reilly of the 303rd Bomb Group, puts on a parachute harness in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 28 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '"England is swell, but I'd rather have Brooklyn," is the message Private Francis W. O'Reilly sends to his parents at 472 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. as he buckles on a parachute harness at an American Army Air Force station somewhere in England. Francis is 23 years old, was educated at St. Francis Prep School, and worked wit

FRE 4190

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4190
  • Description: Private Francis W. O'Reilly of the 303rd Bomb Group, puts on a parachute harness in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 28 Jan...
Staff Sergeant Antoni Bednarchuk of the 303rd Bomb Group with a dog mascot by the tail of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 9 Apr 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U 51. Former bus driver at Providence, R.I. S/Sgt. (Gunner) Antoni Bednarchuk, aged 27, has now taken 8 trips by air against the Germans. He has been awarded the Air Medal. His home is at 141, Farm Street, Woonsocket, R.I. and he is engaged to Miss Maysie Grossi, of 1224 Mineral Spring-Ave., Pawtucket, R.I. Between tending his g

FRE 4189

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4189
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Antoni Bednarchuk of the 303rd Bomb Group with a dog mascot by the tail of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 9 Apr 1943...
A nose gunner of the 306th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: '294401. 306BG.'

FRE 4382

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4382
  • Description: A nose gunner of the 306th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: '294401. 306BG.'
A bomber crew of the 306th Bomb Group walk past their B-17 Flying Fortress. From left to right, they are: Staff Sergeant Lyle F. Horton, from Morganstown, West Virginia (ball gunner); Lieutenant Charles O. Cramer, from Akron, Ohio (pilot); Staff Sergeant Gerald W. Brookman, from Wichita Falls, Texas (top-turret gunner); Staff Sergeant James L. Stafford, from Cisco, Texas (tail gunner); Lieutenant R.B. West, from Fall River, Massachusetts, (navigator); Lieutenant R.L. Caukin, from Los Angeles, California (

FRE 4383

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4383
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 306th Bomb Group walk past their B-17 Flying Fortress. From left to right, they are: Staff Sergeant Lyle F. Horton, from...
A P-47 Thunderbolt flies low over a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29930) of the 306th Bomb Group, being towed by a Cletrac at Thurleigh. Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47 'buzzing' B-17 dispersals at Thurleigh (306BG).' On reverse: Planet News Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 4386

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4386
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt flies low over a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29930) of the 306th Bomb Group, being towed by a Cletrac at Thurleigh...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Sis" of the 306th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '306BG'.

FRE 4387

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4387
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Sis" of the 306th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '306BG'.
Second Lieutenant Max V. Judas of the 303rd Bomb Group climbs out of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'A high percentage of men in the U.S. Air Corps are engaged to be married. No exception to the rule is 2nd Lt. Max V. Judas, of 245, Villa St., Elgin, Ill. His fiancee is Shirley Bender, of 393 E. Chicago St., Elgin. Lieut. Judas is 21 years of age and was educated at Franklin and Marshall, Lancaster, Pa. O.P.S. Lt. Judas climbing out of a 'plane.'

FRE 4181

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4181
  • Description: Second Lieutenant Max V. Judas of the 303rd Bomb Group climbs out of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on...
A B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Tar Heel Peggy" of the 306th Bomb Group. Marked "not to be published" 25 Nov 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses' New Chin Turret. Associated Press Photo Shows:- The new chin turret - so-called because it is fitted under the "chin" of the aircraft - is the latest addition to the armour of the Flying Fortress. These pictures show different views of the turret and its two .50 calibre machine-guns. GLE 262629/30/1/2/3. 25-11-43-Y.' On reverse: Ministry of I

FRE 4388

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4388
  • Description: A B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Tar Heel Peggy" of the 306th Bomb Group. Marked "not to be published" 25 Nov 1943. Printed caption on reverse:...
Private Dominick A. Squillard of the 303rd Bomb Group, climbs on top of a petrol truck. Passed for publication 28 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Working on the ladder of a petrol truck, Pvt. Dominick A. Squillard, serving in a U.S. Bomb Squadron keeps at least one link with civilian life. He was a truck driver before the war. His mother lives at 1884 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn. Pt. Squillard is 23 years old and was educated at public school 176 in Brooklyn. ANY 42.' On reverse: Current Affairs Ltd,

FRE 4182

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4182
  • Description: Private Dominick A. Squillard of the 303rd Bomb Group, climbs on top of a petrol truck. Passed for publication 28 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse...
A B-17G Flying Fortress (LN-P, serial number 42-31220) nicknamed "Fletcher's Castoria" of the 350th Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17G 42-31220 LN-P. 100th Bomb Group, 350th Bomb Squadron, Thorpe Abbotts, England. "Fletcher's Castoria."'

FRE 4109

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4109
  • Description: A B-17G Flying Fortress (LN-P, serial number 42-31220) nicknamed "Fletcher's Castoria" of the 350th Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group. Handwritten...
An airman of the 306th Bomb Group looks a plume of smoke from an aircraft crash. Marked "Not To Be Published" 24 May 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '23-5-44.' On reverse: Ministry of Information, Saidman Illustrated, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 4389

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4389
  • Description: An airman of the 306th Bomb Group looks a plume of smoke from an aircraft crash. Marked "Not To Be Published" 24 May 1944. Handwritten caption on...
Corporal Sidney Simon of the 303rd Bomb Group works on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 28 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Cpl. Sidney Simon, of the U.S.A.A.F., has crammed a good deal into his 19 years. Before joining up, he was a salesman on his own account, and since coming to England, has got engaged to marry, To his parents and to "the gang on 156 Street", he sends this message - "Like it here, but coming home soon." ANY 2.' On reverse: Current Affairs Ltd, US Army

FRE 4183

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4183
  • Description: Corporal Sidney Simon of the 303rd Bomb Group works on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 28 Jan 1943. Printed caption on...
A B-24 Liberator of the 464th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force drops a bomb on its target below. Handwritten caption on reverse: '464BG, 15AF. Bomb falls from a 55 BW, 15th AF, B-24. Tail markings black and yellow. last resort' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '100th BG 8th Air Force.' Refers to Square D.

FRE 4110

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4110
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 464th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force drops a bomb on its target below. Handwritten caption on reverse: '464BG, 15AF. Bomb falls...