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A crashed B-17 Flying Fortress of the 401st Bomb Group. Image via R Bowers. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'Home on two engines.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '"Breezing Home" IY-D, 42-40002. 401 BG.'

FRE 1717

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1717
  • Description: A crashed B-17 Flying Fortress of the 401st Bomb Group. Image via R Bowers. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'Home on two engines.' Second...
Ground personnel of the 93rd Bomb Group work on a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Teggie Ann". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'USAAF 3, 93BG.' On reverse: US Army Press Censor [Stamp].

FRE 3751

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3751
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 93rd Bomb Group work on a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Teggie Ann". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'USAAF 3, 93BG.' On reverse...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (QJ-Q, serial number 42-31023) nicknamed "Skyball" of the 339th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group that has crash-landed at Honington. Official caption on image: "2138. 1-29-44. Hon. B-17F. 42-31028. M. F.S.A.D."

FRE 3958

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3958
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (QJ-Q, serial number 42-31023) nicknamed "Skyball" of the 339th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group that has crash-landed at...
A freight train explodes after being strafed by Quince Brown of the 78th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Quince Brown strafing; exploding a freight train. 78FG'.

FRE 3047

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3047
  • Description: A freight train explodes after being strafed by Quince Brown of the 78th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Quince Brown strafing...
B-24 Liberators of the 93rd Bomb Group line up for take off. Printed caption on reverse: "Liberator’s Travelling Circus: “Travelling Circus” has become the nickname of the American Liberators on shuttle service. One day they may start from North African bases, strike at objectives in N. Italy and land in Britain. Another day they may bomb Germany and fly to Sicily to refuel. Great striking power is combined with high mobility. The Liberators have to their credit such daring operations as the Ploesti

FRE 3753

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3753
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 93rd Bomb Group line up for take off. Printed caption on reverse: "Liberator’s Travelling Circus: “Travelling Circus” has...
A B-17F Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3089) of the 96th Bomb Group at Southend-On-Sea. Official caption on image: "1885. F.M.U. 1-2-44. Southend-On-The-Sea. B-17F 42-3089. Q." Handwritten caption on reverse: '96BG'.

FRE 3959

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3959
  • Description: A B-17F Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3089) of the 96th Bomb Group at Southend-On-Sea. Official caption on image: "1885. F.M.U. 1-2-44. Southend...
A shark mouth B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group.

FRE 3758

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3758
  • Description: A shark mouth B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group.
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.

FRE 3759

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3759
  • 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.
Ground personnel inspect a B-17 Flying Fortress (AW-R, serial number 44-6888) of the 337th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group that has crash landed at Snetterton Heath. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Roger - Another of "my friends" B-17's (Snetterton Heath), 96th BGp who "got back". Credit & Use. Sincerely, 'Kenny' Clendenin.

FRE 3951

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3951
  • Description: Ground personnel inspect a B-17 Flying Fortress (AW-R, serial number 44-6888) of the 337th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group that has crash landed at...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (QJ-R, serial number 42-32045) of the 339th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "ISAD. 14 May 1944. 1101 (WPU, Battle Damage, B-17G, 42-32045, Manston), FA." Handwritten caption on reverse: '96th Bomb Group, 45th Combat Wing, 3rd Air Division' On reverse: USAAF Photographic Section Station 595 [Stamp].

FRE 3955

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3955
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (QJ-R, serial number 42-32045) of the 339th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "ISAD. 14 May 1944. 1101...
Ground personnel inspect a B-17 Flying Fortress (QJ-B, serial number 42-30071) of the 339th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group that has crash landed. Official caption on image: "*21(44). Hon. 4-15-44. Crash-Landing. B-17F 42-30071. G.P.Q. F.S.A.D."

FRE 3957

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3957
  • Description: Ground personnel inspect a B-17 Flying Fortress (QJ-B, serial number 42-30071) of the 339th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group that has crash landed...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (MZ-E, serial number 42-97554) of the 413th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group after ground collision at Rattlesden. Official caption on image: "594 (44) 4-6-44. W.R.U. Rattlesden. Collision. B-17G. 42-97554. F.A. F.S.A.D." Handwritten caption on reverse: '96th Bomb Group, 45th Combat Wing, 3rd Air Division.'

FRE 3956

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3956
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (MZ-E, serial number 42-97554) of the 413th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group after ground collision at Rattlesden. Official...
Ground personnel of the 91st Bomb Group attend to a B-17 Flying Fortress (LG-M, serial number 43-37707) that landed on one wheel at night. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4254: B-17 397707 one wheel night landing. H.'

FRE 3673

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3673
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 91st Bomb Group attend to a B-17 Flying Fortress (LG-M, serial number 43-37707) that landed on one wheel at night. Handwritten...
The burning wreckage of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '6/4/44: 91 BG. #4426: B-17 23153 burning. H.'

FRE 3675

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3675
  • Description: The burning wreckage of B-17G serial 42-31513 (coded OR-S) of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st BG, 5 April 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '6/4/44...
The fire damaged wreckage of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '6/4/44: #4429: B-17 23153 after burning. Crew escaped. H.'

FRE 3676

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3676
  • Description: The fire damaged wreckage of B-17G serial 42-31513 (coded OR-S) of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st BG. Handwritten caption on reverse: '6/4/44: #4429: B...
Ground personnel of the 91st Bomb Group inspect the fire damaged wreckage of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4428: B-17 23153 after burning. H.'

FRE 3677

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3677
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 91st Bomb Group inspect the fire damaged wreckage of a B-17G serial 42-31513 (coded OR-S) of the 323rd Bomb Squadron. 5 April...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-P, serial number 42-30157) nicknamed "Hell's Belles" of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group that overshot the runway on landing at 28 July 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4224: "Hell's Bells" in ditch beyond runway.'

FRE 3678

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3678
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-P, serial number 42-30157) nicknamed "Hell's Belles" of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group that overshot the runway...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-P, serial number 42-30157) nicknamed "Hell's Belles" of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group that overshot the runway on landing. Handwritten caption on reverse: '28/7/43, B-17, 91BG, A-404[?].' Printed caption on reverse: '69404 AC: The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Hell's Belles" (A/C No. 230157) of the 91st Bomb Gp overshot the runway while landing at its base in Bassingbourn, England on 28 July 1943. U.S. Air Force Photo, 361st Photographic Squadron [rest of caption damag

FRE 3679

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3679
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-P, serial number 42-30157) nicknamed "Hell's Belles" of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group that overshot the runway...
The damaged fuselage of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group. Official caption printed on front: "(GE-142-1-467)(11-6-44)(Battle Damage)." Handwritten caption on reverse: '48135 91[BG], 6/11/44.'

FRE 3682

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3682
  • Description: The damaged fuselage of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group. Official caption printed on front: "(GE-142-1-467)(11-6-44)(Battle Damage)."...
A squadron adjutant of the 91st Bomb Group clears the quarters of a B-17 Flying Fortress Pilot who failed to return from the last mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Saidman Illus.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 29 Jun 1943.' [stamp] and '271993.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Saidman (Illus) 28.6.43. A Fortress that did not return. OPS 8: The pilot's belongings are packed. The assistant squadron adjutant cleans out the dresser and the cupboards. There are a bundle of letters from home and

FRE 2168

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2168
  • Description: A squadron adjutant of the 91st Bomb Group clears the quarters of a B-17 Flying Fortress Pilot who failed to return from the last mission. Image...