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AS-51 Horsa and CG-4A Waco gliders of the 437th Troop Carrier Group at Ramsbury. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aldermaston? Ramsbury North Side.'

FRE 3384

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3384
  • Description: AS-51 Horsa and CG-4A Waco gliders of the 437th Troop Carrier Group at Ramsbury. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aldermaston? Ramsbury North Side.'
Lieutenant John J Hockery, Lieutenant Paul H Lehman and Lieutenant William T Hegman of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, play cards at Duxford, 13 August 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'At U.S. Thunderbolts Station. This series of pictures is a graphic story of the everyday activities of a Thunderbolt P 47 group which includes some of the finest fighter pilots - record holders of the U.S. Army Air Force in Britain. Keystone Picture shows: Lt. Jack Hochery, Lt. Paul Lehman, Tuler, Texas

FRE 274

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 274
  • Description: Lieutenant John J Hockery, Lieutenant Paul H Lehman and Lieutenant William T Hegman of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, play cards at...
C-47 Skytrains of the 32nd Troop Carrier Squadron, 314th Troop Carrier Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Barkston Heath? Saltby?'

FRE 3387

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3387
  • Description: C-47 Skytrains of the 32nd Troop Carrier Squadron, 314th Troop Carrier Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Barkston Heath? Saltby?'
CG-4A Waco gliders of the 313th Troop Combat Group at Folkingham. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'D. Benfield Photo. CG-4A. Folkingham. 313TCG.'

FRE 3390

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3390
  • Description: CG-4A Waco gliders of the 313th Troop Carrier Group at Folkingham. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'D. Benfield Photo. CG-4A. Folkingham. 313TCG.'
Captain William J. Crumm of the the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Some of the airmen from America who are taking part in the daily raids on enemy occupied territory and Germany, in their giant high altitude aircraft, the "Flying Fortress", capable of carrying a 10,000 pound bomb load.' Printed caption also attached: 'Photo Shows - Captain of 'Jack the Ripper' Flying Fortress, Capt. William J. Crumm (of Scarsdale, New York),.' On reverse: US Army General S

FRE 3576

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3576
  • Description: Captain William J. Crumm of the the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Some of the airmen from America...
A nose gunner of the 91st Bomb Group in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 24 Mar 1943. Associated news story: 'Fortresses' Day Raid on Wilhelmshaven - The German Naval Base at Wilhelmshaven was successfully attacked in daylight March 22 by American Flying Fortresses and Liberators. This was the third heavy raid for U.S. bombers on Wilhelmshaven. Despite strong fighter opposition, the bombers battled their way to the target and dropped their loads of explosives. Three bombers

FRE 3574

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3574
  • Description: A nose gunner of the 91st Bomb Group in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 24 Mar 1943. Associated news story:...
A nose gunner of the 91st Bomb Group in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 24 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortresses' Day Raid on Wilhelmshaven - The German Naval Base at Wilhelmshaven was successfully attacked in daylight March 22 by American Flying Fortresses and Liberators. This was the third heavy raid for U.S. bombers on Wilhelmshaven. Despite strong fighter opposition, the bombers battled their way to the target and dropped their loads of explosives. Three bo

FRE 3573

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3573
  • Description: A nose gunner of the 91st Bomb Group in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 24 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse:...
Bicyles, belonging to airmen of the 437th Troop Carrier Group at Ramsbury. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Ramsbury, England. Bicycles in front of mess hall.'

FRE 3374

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3374
  • Description: Bicyles, belonging to airmen of the 437th Troop Carrier Group at Ramsbury. Picture taken by 85th Squadron Operations Officer Joseph Antrim, this...
Personnel of the 437th Troop Carrier Group undertake Physical Training at Ramsbury. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Ramsbury, England. Physical Training.'

FRE 3373

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3373
  • Description: Personnel of the 437th Troop Carrier Group undertake Physical Training at Ramsbury. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Ramsbury, England. Physical...
Colonel Stanley T. Wray of the 91st Bomb Group in front of aB-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Hell's Angels". Passed as censored 18 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'His Bomb Group Has Destroyed More Enemy Aircraft Than Any Other Group In U.S. Air Forces. [Caption damaged…] Photo Shows - Colonel Stanley T. Wray photographed at an American airfield in Britain. SEA July 15th 1943 PN.' On reverse: US Army Censor [Stamp]. Print No: 274994

FRE 3577

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3577
  • Description: Colonel Stanley T. Wray of the 91st Bomb Group in front of aB-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Hell's Angels". Passed as censored 18 Jul 1943. Printed...
Flight Officer Harold T. Barnaby (left) and Second Lieutenant Thomas W. Shepard of the 83rd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, walk in front of a P-47 Thunderbolt at Duxford air base. Passed for publication 29 September 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolt Pilots In Britain. Associated Press photo shows: Flying Officer H. T. Barnaby, of 1821 Morrow Street, Waco, Texas (left) and Second Lieut. T. W. Shepard, Jr., of 4022 South Derbigmys, New Orleans, La., two Thunderbolt pilots leaving their p

FRE 271

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 271
  • Description: Flight Officer Harold T. Barnaby (left) and Second Lieutenant Thomas W. Shepard of the 83rd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, walk in front of a P...
Three pilots (in the boots) of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, stand around a jeep at Duxford air base with other officers. They are Flight Officer Manuel S. Martinez (left of vehicle), Second Lieutenant William F. Neel and First Lieutenant Jack J. Bernhard (in the white scarf). 1943-1945.

FRE 270

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 270
  • Description: Three pilots (in the boots) of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, stand around a jeep at Duxford air base with other officers. They are...
Paratroopers of the 503rd US Parachute Infantry Regiment prepare to board a C-47 Skytrain of the 60th Troop Carrier Group. Another C-47 (serial number 41-7767) is visible in the background. Passed for publication 23 Sep 1942. Handwritten caption on reverse: '23/9/42. 2nd Batt. 503 US Parachute Infantry Reg.' Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Calcraft Illustrated, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 3377

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3377
  • Description: Paratroopers of the 503rd US Parachute Infantry Regiment prepare to board a C-47 Skytrain of the 60th Troop Carrier Group. Another C-47 (serial number...
George W. Cooper, a glider pilot of the 440th Troop Carrier Group, outside a Nissen hut. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'F/O George W. Cooper - Glider pilot. Glider Pilot Barracks 95th-96th-97th-98th Sq. Bomb shelter - Latrine.'

FRE 3378

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3378
  • Description: George W. Cooper, a glider pilot of the 440th Troop Carrier Group, outside a Nissen hut. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'F/O George W. Cooper -...
Ferguson of the 437th Troop Carrier Group with a British officer on the Control Tower at Ramsbury. Handwritten caption on reverse: '010565. Ramsbury, Eng. Ferguson and British Officer - Control Tower.'

FRE 3375

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3375
  • Description: Major Lester Ferguson Squadron Commander of the 85th Squadron of the 437th Troop Carrier Group with Captain Doug Wright RAF Liaison officer on the...
Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division at Merryfield, home of the 441st Troop Carrier Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '441st Troop Carrier Group, US Army, Merryfield, England. We dropped the 101st Paratroop Division at Normandy. This photo is one of our squadrons. '

FRE 3376

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3376
  • Description: Handwritten caption on reverse: '441st Troop Carrier Group, US Army, Merryfield, England. We dropped the 101st Paratroop Division at Normandy. This...
US Personnel wait to board a B-24 Liberator used by Air Transport Command. Was marked "Not To Be Published" 26 June 1942, but was passed as censored 27 Nov 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Visit To Ferry Command. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Staff Sgt. James G. Osborne, of Chilhowie, Virg., assistant flight engineer and side gunner - Ready to deal with Jerry should he venture to attack. AKP/ROE 248033. 25-6-42B.' On reverse: Ministry of Information, Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US

FRE 3379

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3379
  • Description: US Personnel wait to board a B-24 Liberator used by Air Transport Command. Was marked "Not To Be Published" 26 June 1942, but was passed as censored...
C-47 Skytrains of the 59th Troop Carrier Squadron, 61st Troop Carrier Group at Chipping Ongar. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Chipping Ongar - 61 TCG.'

FRE 3380

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3380
  • Description: C-47 Skytrains of the 59th Troop Carrier Squadron, 61st Troop Carrier Group at Chipping Ongar. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Chipping Ongar - 61...
Colonel Leon W. Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group salutes General Devers after being awarded the Medal of Honour. Passed for publication 23 Nov 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '30951. Col. Johnson and Gen. Devers salute each other after the ceremony. S.&G.' On reverse: Sport & General [Stamp].

FRE 3450

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3450
  • Description: Colonel Leon W. Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group salutes General Devers after being awarded the Medal of Honour. Passed for publication 23 Nov 1943...
General Devers decorates Colonel Leon W. Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group with the Medal of Honor. Passed for publication 23 Nov 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '30947. Gen Devers decorating Col. Johnson. S.&.G.' On reverse: Sport & General [Stamp].

FRE 3448

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3448
  • Description: General Devers decorates Colonel Leon W. Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group with the Medal of Honor. Passed for publication 23 Nov 1943. Printed caption...