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Crew Chief Paul Blandford and Assistant Crew Chief Fred Nelson of the 56th Fighter Group talk to a pilot infront of an aircraft. Image stamped on reverse: 'Personal Use Only.' [stamp] Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Crew Chief Paul Blandford, Asst Crew Chief Fred Nelson, 61st FG.'

FRE 9358

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9358
  • Description: Crew Chief Paul Blandford and Assistant Crew Chief Fred Nelson of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, talk to pilot Lieutenant Steven N...
German survivors in a life raft after a B-24 Liberator of No 200 Squadron, RAF destroyed their U-Boat. Printed caption on reverse: 'German survivors from U/Boat sunk by Liberator D/200 Sqdn.'

FRE 9360

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9360
  • Description: German survivors in a life raft after a B-24 Liberator of No 200 Squadron, RAF destroyed their U-Boat. Printed caption on reverse: 'German survivors...
A B-26 Marauder (YA-S, serial number 41-31624) nicknamed "Loretta Young" of the 555th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group in flight. Printed caption on reverse: '555th B.S. 386th B.G. A/C Loretta Young. A/C Ser. No. 131624, YA-S.' On reverse: From Photo Files Of Chester P. Klier [Stamp].

FRE 7760

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7760
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (YA-S, serial number 41-31624) nicknamed "Loretta Young" of the 555th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group in flight. Printed caption on...
The Squadron pub of the 76th Service Squadron, 386th Bomb Group in France, 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: '76 SS. A view of our squadron pub. France 1945.' Letter stored with print: 'Insignia. 76th Service Squadron attached to 386th B.G. Gremlin's as mechanics swarming over B-26 with wrench in hand to repair craft - painted by L. Trevino. In August 1943 our squadron was bombed killing Lt. Fisher and Sgt. Sutherland and wounding over twenty. Submitted by: Raymond Campion, Supply Sergeant 76th Serv.

FRE 7758

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7758
  • Description: The Squadron pub of the 76th Service Squadron, 386th Bomb Group in France, 1945. The Chirstmas tree denotes that it's Christmas time and box beside...
A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31622) nicknamed "Litljo" of the 554th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'From Gerard Soper Thorpe A668HP, "Litljo".'

FRE 7759

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7759
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31622) nicknamed "Litljo" of the 554th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Horizontal Helen" of the 552nd Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group, 1947. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Horizontal Helen, B-26 wreck Gt. Dunmow a/f 1947 grave yard.'

FRE 7756

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7756
  • Description: The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Horizontal Helen" of the 552nd Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group, 1947. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
London, photographed from a B-26 Marauder of the 386th Bomb Group, August 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'West side of London from a 386th B.G. B-26, August 1944. Wm. H. Dammer, 16610 E 21 Place, Bellevue, WA 98008-5306.'

FRE 7757

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7757
  • Description: London, photographed from a B-26 Marauder of the 386th Bomb Group, August 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'West side of London from a 386th B.G...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30369) nicknamed "Daisy June IV of the 385th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '230369. R. Bowers.'

FRE 7754

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7754
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30369) nicknamed "Daisy June IV" 339th Bomb Squadron /96 Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '230369...
The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Buzz-N-Bitch" of the 386th Bomb Group, 1947. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Buzz-n-Bitch, B-26 wreck Gt. Dunmow a/f 1947 grave yard.'

FRE 7755

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7755
  • Description: The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Buzz-N-Bitch" of the 386th Bomb Group, 1947. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Buzz-n-Bitch, B-26 wreck Gt...
A battle damaged B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Sack Time" of the 385th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: '9320A. Associated Press Photo. Caution: Use Credit. From U.S. Army Air Force. From New York. Accident On Return From Schweinfurt. This U.S. Flying Fortress returned safely to Britain after the Oct. 14 attack on ball bearing plants at Schweinfurt, Germany, but cast off a propeller in landing and ripped a hole in its own fuselage. The photo is from an official newsreel. Associated Press Photo 74

FRE 7752

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7752
  • Description: A battle damaged B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Sack Time" of the 385th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: '9320A. Associated Press Photo...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30336) of the 385th Bomb Group that has crash landed after overshooting the runway. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Overshot landing. R. Bowers.'

FRE 7753

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7753
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30336 "Miss Nonalee II") of the 385th Bomb Group that has crash landed after overshooting the runway...
The wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 385th Bomb Group that crashed near East Wretham, 13 November 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '388 a/c. Nr. East Wretham. 13/11/43.'

FRE 7751

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7751
  • Description: The wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 385th Bomb Group that crashed near East Wretham, 13 November 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '388 a/c...
A B-17 Flying Fortress in civil aviation servce with Trans World Airline Image stamped on reverse: 'Peter M Bowers.' Printed caption on reverse: 'First plane to carry the new "NL" National Limited License, is this converted Boeing B-17G transport used by TWA as a personnel and executive transport on it's international routes. The NL signifies a limited license, not as severe as the previous NX or NR , granted to aircraft unable to meet full requirments for the unlimited NC. Boeing B-17G, commercial covers

FRE 8953

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8953
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress in civil aviation servce with Trans World Airline Image stamped on reverse: 'Peter M Bowers.' Printed caption on reverse:...
The Chruch in Barton Stacey, Hampshire. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: 'Barton Stacey Chruch, hants, 16/7/45.'

FRE 6961

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6961
  • Description: The Chruch in Barton Stacey, Hampshire. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: 'Barton Stacey...
Bullington Church 16 July 1945. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: '17/7/45. Bullington Church.'

FRE 6962

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6962
  • Description: Bullington Church 17 July 1945. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: '17/7/45. Bullington...
The Chruch in Barton Stacey, Hampshire. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: 'Barton Stacey Chruch, hants, 16/7/45.'

FRE 6963

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6963
  • Description: The Chruch in Barton Stacey, Hampshire. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: 'Barton Stacey...
Technical Sergeant Hershel Phelps gives Techincal Sergeant Bill Barner a haircut at 8th Air Force Headquarters, High Wycombe. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: ' T/5 Herhsel Phelps trims T/5 Bill Barner, taken while stationed at "Pinetree", 8th AF Headquarters High Wycombe. 4/30/44-1/15/45.'

FRE 6968

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6968
  • Description: Technical Sergeant Hershel Phelps gives Techincal Sergeant Bill Barner a haircut at 8th Air Force Headquarters, High Wycombe. Image by William Polley...
B-17 Flying Fortresses fly in formation over the 8th Air Force Headquarters at High Wycombe. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: ' B-17s opver Wycombe. Fuzzy-sorry, taken while stationed at "Pinetree", 8th AF Headquarters High Wycombe. 4/30/44-1/15/45.'

FRE 6969

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6969
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses fly in formation over the 8th Air Force Headquarters at High Wycombe. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation...
Private First Class Charles Parks with some lumber, High Wycombe. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: ' PFC Charles parks views stacked lumber, taken while stationed at "Pinetree", 8th AF Headquarters High Wycombe. 4/30/44-1/15/45.'

FRE 6970

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6970
  • Description: Private First Class Charles Parks with some lumber, High Wycombe. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air...
Winchester Cathedral, 18 July 1945. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: '18/7/45 Winchester Cathedral.'

FRE 6964

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6964
  • Description: Winchester Cathedral, 18 July 1945. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: '18/7/45...