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A B-26 Marauder (RG-O) of the 552nd Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group tsakes off. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col R.H. Denison.'

FRE 7796

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7796
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (RG-O) of the 552nd Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group tsakes off. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col R.H. Denison.'
Airmen of the 386th Bomb Group watch a formation of B-26 Marauders return from a mission. Passed as censored 30 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICA'S "RED DEVIL" [a censor has omitted 'Red Devil']FLYERS. USP/2247-29. Back at home base each man is restless, anxiously awaits the formations return and as the time draws near may find himself in a group listening intently for the first distant thunder of their approach. As they finally come into view he will quickly count the number of planes, if he

FRE 7810

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7810
  • Description: Airmen of the 386th Bomb Group watch a formation of B-26 Marauders return from a mission. Passed as censored 30 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse:...
A UC-78 Bobcat at Hethel, home of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 7960

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7960
  • Description: A UC-78 Bobcat at Hethel, home of the 389th Bomb Group.
The end of the bomb bay walk way inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.

FRE 9213

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9213
  • Description: The end of the bomb bay walk way inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.
The cockpit of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.

FRE 9214

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9214
  • Description: The cockpit of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.
A relief tube, at the front end of the bomb bay, inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford. A toothbrush moustache and shading has been added to the man's face.

FRE 9211

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9211
  • Description: A relief tube, at the front end of the bomb bay, inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford. A toothbrush moustache and shading...
Access route to the flight deck inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.

FRE 9212

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9212
  • Description: Access route to the flight deck inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.
The pilot's view from the cockpit of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.

FRE 9217

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9217
  • Description: The pilot's view from the cockpit of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.
The front end of the bomb bay walk way inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.

FRE 9218

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9218
  • Description: The front end of the bomb bay walk way inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.
The cockpit of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.

FRE 9215

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9215
  • Description: The cockpit of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.
The navigator's position inside a inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.

FRE 9216

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9216
  • Description: The navigator's position inside a inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.
The entrance tunnel and bombardier's position inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.

FRE 9219

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9219
  • Description: The entrance tunnel and bombardier's position inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.
The navigator's position inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.

FRE 9220

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9220
  • Description: The navigator's position inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-50206/KN751) at Cosford.
A B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-95742) nicknamed "Eight Ball" of the 441st Bomb Squadron, 320th Bomb Group in flight. 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '320BG, 441BS. '

FRE 9612

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9612
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-95742) nicknamed "Eight Ball" of the 441st Bomb Squadron, 320th Bomb Group in flight. 1944. Handwritten caption on...
Lieutenant Froning of the 57th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force with his P-47 Thunderbolt (51, serial number 42-75546). Handwritten caption on reverse: '57th Ftr Grp, Lt Froning.'

FRE 9611

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9611
  • Description: Lieutenant Froning of the 57th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force with his P-47 Thunderbolt (51, serial number 42-75546). Handwritten caption on reverse:...
Lieutenant Ashley Woolridge a pilot of the 319th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force in the cockpit of his B-26 Marauder, nicknamed "Hellcat." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Ashley Woolridge/319 BG - in Hellcat.'

FRE 9614

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9614
  • Description: Lieutenant Ashley Woolridge a pilot of the 319th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force in the cockpit of his B-26 Marauder, nicknamed "Hellcat." Handwritten...
A B-26 Marauder of the 17th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force in flight with an engine missing after a flak hit, 20 August 1944. Official caption on image: "With Right Engine Sheared Off By 88mm Flak This 12th AAF B-26 Crashed Into Toulon." Handwritten caption on reverse: '17BG, 20 Aug '44.'

FRE 9613

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9613
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder of the 17th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force in flight with an engine missing after a flak hit, 20 August 1944. Official caption on image:...
A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-35756) used as a target tug parked on a hardstanding.

FRE 9616

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9616
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-35756) used as a target tug parked on a hardstanding.
A B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-95727) at a snow-covered airfield in January 1945, possibly in use as a target tow aircraft.

FRE 9615

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9615
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-95727) at a snow-covered airfield in January 1945, possibly in use as a target tow aircraft.
A bomber crew of the 596th Bomb Squadron, 397th Bomb Groupwith their B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-96142) nicknamed "Dee Feater". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Dee Feater, 42-96142. 397BG, 596BS.'

FRE 9618

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9618
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 596th Bomb Squadron, 397th Bomb Groupwith their B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-96142) nicknamed "Dee Feater". Handwritten...