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The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Miss America" of the 389th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389, Roger.'

FRE 7910

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7910
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Miss America" of the 389th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389, Roger.'
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Angel Ann" of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 7909

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7909
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Angel Ann" of the 389th Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Wolf Patrol" of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 7908

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7908
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Wolf Patrol" of the 389th Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Poker Flat" of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 7907

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7907
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Poker Flat" of the 389th Bomb Group.
A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 373rd Fighter Group takes off. Image stamped on reverse: 'Charles E Brown.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 7 Sept 1944.' [stamp] and '356677.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'P-47 Thunderbolt just taking off.' Handwritten caption on reverse: '373 FG.'

FRE 9584

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9584
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 373rd Fighter Group takes off. Image stamped on reverse: 'Charles E Brown.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 7 Sept 1944.'...
P-47 Thunderbolts of the 48th Fighter Group line up for take off in Normandy. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 19 Jun 1944.' [stamp] an d'330049.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'P-47S GO INTO ACTION IN NORMANDY. Associated Press Photo shows: From one of the newest airstrips built in France to accomodate the heavy American Thunderbolts. P-47s Fighter Bombser refuelled and re-armed taxi to the starting line in clouds of dust for another trip in their

FRE 9585

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9585
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of the 48th Fighter Group line up for take off in Normandy. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Ole Buckshot" of the 389th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389th Air Force.'

FRE 7911

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7911
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Ole Buckshot" of the 389th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389th Air Force.'
An XP-47H, a prototype variant of a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-23297). Image stamped on reverse: 'Republic Aviation Division.' Printed caption on reverse: 'XP-47H- The Republic Xp-47H was specifically constructed as a flying laboratory for testing a new HP 2,500 hp Chrysler Motors liquid cooled inline engine. Only two of these "Thunderbolts" were built, having been converted from two P-47D-15's with major modification to enable them to house the new Chrysler engine.'

FRE 9582

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9582
  • Description: An XP-47H, a prototype variant of a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-23297). Image stamped on reverse: 'Republic Aviation Division.' Printed caption...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Miss Barbara" of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 7912

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7912
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Miss Barbara" of the 389th Bomb Group.
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-29002) nicknamed "Ponnie" of the 57th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47D-28-RA, 42-29002'

FRE 9583

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9583
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-29002) nicknamed "Ponnie" of the 57th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47D-28-RA...
A B-26 Marauder of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 7913

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7913
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder of the 389th Bomb Group.
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 43-25429) nicknamed "Miss Mary Lou" of the 318th Fighter Group, 7th Air Force. Printed caption on reverse: '53005 AC- Saipan Island, Mariannas, Group Maj Henry McAfee, Piedmont, Calif and his Republic P-47 Thunderbolt "Miss Mary Lou" loaded with two 1,000 lb bombs. Us Air Force Photo.'

FRE 9588

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9588
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 43-25429) nicknamed "Miss Mary Lou" of the 318th Fighter Group, 7th Air Force. Printed caption on reverse: '53005 AC...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 7914

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7914
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator of the 389th Bomb Group.
Ground personnel of the 201st Mexican Fighter Squadron (Escuadrón 201), 58th Fighter Group, 5th Air Force work on a P-47 Thunderbolt. Printed caption on reverse: '61243 AC- Maintenance of a Republic P-47 "Thunderbolt" Mindoro, Philippine Islands, August 1945. US Air Force photo.'

FRE 9589

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9589
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 201st Mexican Fighter Squadron (Escuadrón 201), 58th Fighter Group, 5th Air Force work on a P-47 Thunderbolt. Printed caption...
A B-24 Liberator of the 389th Bomb Group.

FRE 7915

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7915
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 389th Bomb Group.
A P-47 Thunderbolt (A7-P) of the 368th Fighter Group prepares for take off in snow. Image stamped on reverse: 'New York Times.' [stamp], Passed for publication 7 Feb 1945.' [stamp] and '309361.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse is damaged, what remains reads: 9TH US FIGHTER BOMBERS KEEP UP TRANSPORT.. HAMMERING DESPITE EUROPE'S WORST WEATHER.... Falling snow is cleared from metal landing.... P-47s taxing in tight circles, an extra.... job for the pilots.'

FRE 9586

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9586
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (A7-P) of the 368th Fighter Group prepares for take off in snow. Image stamped on reverse: 'New York Times.' [stamp], Passed for...
B-24 Liberators including (RR-F) of the 556th Bomb Squadron, 389th Bomb Group line up for take off. Passed for publication 31 May 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Liberators Will Free Europe. Liberator Group of the 8th Air Force, [illegible] now busy bombing enemy targets is set to continue and even increase their blows when the Second Front comes. This series of pictures was taken at their station somewhere in Britain. Keystone Photo Shows:- (U.S. Pool, Broderick)

FRE 7916

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7916
  • Description: B-24 Liberators including (RR-F) of the 556th Bomb Squadron, 389th Bomb Group line up for take off. Passed for publication 31 May 1944. Handwritten...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-27419) of the 80th Fighter Group, 10th Air Force, in Burma 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '90th FS, 80 FG, P-47D-23-RA Blunder Bolt, At TingKawk-Sekan, Burma 1944. Photo by Ken Sumney.'

FRE 9587

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9587
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-27419) of the 80th Fighter Group, 10th Air Force, in Burma 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '90th FS, 80 FG...
A B-24 Liberator of the 389th Bomb Group takes off. Not To Be Published 16 Sep 1943, Passed for publication 4 Nov 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'USAAF 27.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Liberators' Travelling Circus. "Travelling Circus" has become the nickname of the American Liberators on shuttle service. One day they may start from N. 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 [illegible]

FRE 7917

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7917
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 389th Bomb Group takes off. Not To Be Published 16 Sep 1943, Passed for publication 4 Nov 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse...
An 855th Bomb Squadron, 491st Bomb Group B-24 Liberator (V2-R) flying above the clouds. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'C-9. Ted Parker.'

FRE 8580

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8580
  • Description: An 855th Bomb Squadron, 491st Bomb Group B-24 Liberator (V2-R) flying above the clouds. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'C-9. Ted Parker.'