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Lieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers talks to Captain James H Verinus of the 91st Bomb Group, in the waist gun position of his B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-A, serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle". Passed for publication 10 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 June 10th. Flying Fortress Returns To U.S.A. After 25 Operations. June 1943. At an 8th Army Air Station somewhere in England, Lt.-Gen. Jacob L. Devers, and Major-General Ira. C. Eaker, bidded fare-well to the

FRE 3500

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3500
  • Description: Lieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers talks to Captain James H Verinus of the 91st Bomb Group, in the waist gun position of his B-17 Flying Fortress (DF...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-B, serial number 41-24480) of the 324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group flies above the clouds. Printed caption on reverse: 'Behind-Scenes pictures of U.S. Army Air Force Headquarters Wing in England (19 Pictures). Wide World Photo Shows: Fortress flying above clouds. Note starred wing tip of plane from which picture was taken.' Passed for publication 2 Feb 1943. Associated Press and US Army Press Censorship Bureau Stamps on reverse. Print No: 246573.

FRE 3504

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3504
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-B, serial number 41-24480) of the 324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group flies above the clouds. Printed caption on reverse:...
Ground crewmen of the 91st Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5068). 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 - Ground crew preparing a 'Fortress' for a raid.' On reverse: US Army Pr

FRE 3503

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3503
  • Description: Ground crewmen of the 91st Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5068). Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group line up for take off. 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 bombers were los

FRE 3506

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3506
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group line up for take off. Passed for publication 24 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortresses' Day...
Technical Sergeant K.L. Masters of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How a Flying Fortress Protects Itself: Major William Wyler, who directed the famous film 'Mrs Minniver', is now busy directing an instructional film for the U.S. Army Air Force, showing how a 'Flying Fortress' protects itself against attack by enemy fighters. The Fortress is loaded with cameras in place of the guns and Spitfires, piloted by U.S. Army Air Force Pilots, acting parr of enem

FRE 3498

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3498
  • Description: Technical Sergeant K.L. Masters of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How a Flying Fortress...
A navigator of the 91st Bomb Group at his position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress.. 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 - The Navigator at his post.' On reverse: US Army Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamp]. Print No: 246

FRE 3496

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3496
  • Description: A navigator of the 91st Bomb Group at his position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress.. Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse:...
A B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97376) of the 95th Bomb Group after crash landing at Honington. 30 May 1944. Official caption on image: "ISAD 30 May 1944. 1301. (WPU, Crash-Landing, B-17G, 42-97376, Honington) AM."

FRE 3900

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3900
  • Description: A B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97376) of the 95th Bomb Group after crash landing at Honington. 30 May 1944. Official caption on image:...
Private First Class Merer "Junior"of the 91st Bomb Group paints on the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-G, serial number 42-5069) nicknamed "Our Gang". Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Appears to [be] 25069 DF-G.' 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.' Print

FRE 3497

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3497
  • Description: Private First Class Merer "Junior"of the 91st Bomb Group paints on the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-G, serial number 42-5069) nicknamed "Our...
An air-sea rescue crew of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron transfer an RAF navigator they have rescued from their PBY Catalina (serial number 44-33915) nicknamed "Miss Pick Up", into a waiting ambulance. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Unloadin the "Lady", Halesworth, England. 3-23-45.'

FRE 3101

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3101
  • Description: An air-sea rescue crew of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron transfer an RAF navigator they have rescued from their PBY Catalina (serial number 44...
Staff Sergeant Casimer Nastal of the 91st Bomb Group in the waist gun position of his B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-A, serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle" Passed for publication 10 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 June 10th. Flying Fortress Returns To U.S.A. After 25 Operations. June 1943. At an 8th Army Air Station somewhere in England, Lt.-Gen. Jacob L. Devers, and Major-General Ira. C. Eaker, bidded fare-well to the Flying Fortress "Memphis Belle" which i

FRE 3501

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3501
  • Description: Capt James A Verinis with mascot Scottie 'Stuka' of the 91st Bomb Group in the waist gun position of his B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-A, serial number 41...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Devil's Daughter" of the 95th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '95BG.'

FRE 3895

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3895
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Devil's Daughter" of the 95th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '95BG.'
The nose art of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Fire Ball" of the 95th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '95BG.'

FRE 3894

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3894
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Fire Ball" of the 95th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '95BG.'
A formation B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group leave contrials behind during a mission. B-17 Flying Fortress (QW-L, serial number 42-30173) in in the foreground. Official caption on image: "35 Flying Forts Leaving Trails Over Brunswick, Germany. US AAF Photo 226-8."

FRE 3898

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3898
  • Description: A formation B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group leave contrials behind during a mission. B-17 Flying Fortress (QW-L, serial number 42-30173)...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. Image by Roland E "Lefty" Nairn of the 95th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '95th. Mar 45. I took this shot during combat mission from my position in nose as togglier-gunner.'

FRE 3891

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3891
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. Image by Roland E "Lefty" Nairn of the 95th Bomb Group. Handwritten...
A top turret gunner of the 91st Bomb Group in the nose gun position of a B-17 Flying Fortress. 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 - Navigator seen in nose of Fortress reading a map.' On reverse: US Army Press & Censo

FRE 3495

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3495
  • Description: A top turret gunner of the 91st Bomb Group in the nose gun position of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on...
Ground crewmen of the 91st Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5068). 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 - Ground crew preparing a 'Fortress' for a raid.' On reverse: US Army Pr

FRE 3494

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3494
  • Description: Ground crewmen of the 91st Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5069). Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943...
Two ground crewmen of the 91st Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number42-5069). 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 - Crew working on engines of Fortress.' On reverse: US Army Press & C

FRE 3493

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3493
  • Description: Two ground crewmen of the 91st Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number42-5069). Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943...
An airman of the 91st Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Bad Penny" 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. Photo shows - 'The Bad Penny' one of the air crew looks up at the name of his Fortress.' On reverse: US Army Press & Censorship Bureau [Sta

FRE 3492

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3492
  • Description: An airman of the 91st Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Bad Penny" Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse:...
Roger Armstrong a, radio operator of the 91st Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97851) nicknamed "Qualified Quail". A veteran has Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Roger Armstrong (Sioux Falls, S. Dak.), Radio Operator on "Qualified Quail." Shot down from 13th Air Base stationed at, on 13th mission, flew 1st mission on 13th Sept. 1944 and group lost 13 planes (including the spare plane we were flying) Nov. 2. 1944. (Meseberg). Lucky day, as plane that moved into the #3 position, on

FRE 3529

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3529
  • Description: Roger Armstrong a, radio operator of the 91st Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97851) nicknamed "Qualified Quail". A veteran...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (ET-H) of the 336th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group during a mission over Bordeaux 5 December 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'ET-H, 230**7. Bordeaux 5/12/43.'

FRE 3930

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3930
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (ET-H) of the 336th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group during a mission over Bordeaux 5 December 1943. Handwritten caption on...