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Colonel Barton M. Russell and Major David R. McGovern of the 20th Fighter Group at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings Attack Northern France. Versatile P-38 Lightnings, flashing their power across the English Channel for the first time in a combat role, bring new serial phase into the European Theatre of Operations. Well-trained pilots - some of them already experienced in the other theatres of war - and ground crews swear by their ships. From briefing room
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 86
  • Description: Colonel Barton M. Russell and Major David R. McGovern of the 20th Fighter Group at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to...
20th Fighter Group pilots in the Briefing Room at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings Attack Northern France. Versatile P-38 Lightnings, flashing their power across the English Channel for the first time in a combat role, bring new serial phase into the European Theatre of Operations. Well-trained pilots - some of them already experienced in the other theatres of war - and ground crews swear by their ships. From briefing room to flying line, from runways to
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 84
  • Description: 20th Fighter Group pilots in the Briefing Room at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings Attack Northern...
Major Nathaniel H. Blanton of the 20th Fighter Group speaks to a group of pilots at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings Attack Northern France. Versatile P-38 Lightnings, flashing their power across the English Channel for the first time in a combat role, bring new serial phase into the European Theatre of Operations. Well-trained pilots - some of them already experienced in the other theatres of war - and ground crews swear by their ships. From briefing roo
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 77
  • Description: Major Nathaniel H. Blanton of the 20th Fighter Group speaks to a group of pilots at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to...
Pilots of the 20th Fighter Group mill around a P-38 Lightning at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings Attack Northern France. Versatile P-38 Lightnings, flashing their power across the English Channel for the first time in a combat role, bring new serial phase into the European Theatre of Operations. Well-trained pilots - some of them already experienced in the other theatres of war - and ground crews swear by their ships. From briefing room to flying line, f
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 78
  • Description: Pilots of the 20th Fighter Group mill around a P-38 Lightning at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings...
Group of 20th Fighter Group pilots run past a P-38 Lightning at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings Attack Northern France. Versatile P-38 Lightnings, flashing their power across the English Channel for the first time in a combat role, bring new serial phase into the European Theatre of Operations. Well-trained pilots - some of them already experienced in the other theatres of war - and ground crews swear by their ships. From briefing room to flying line, fr
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 75
  • Description: Group of 20th Fighter Group pilots run past a P-38 Lightning at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings...
Second Lieutenant Jack Martin, First Lieutenant Merle B. Nicholas, Second Lieutenant Thomas A. Hanzo and Second Lieutenant Marion F. Bench of the 20th Fighter Group rest on the handlebars of their bicycles in front of a P-38 Lightning at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings Attack Northern France. Versatile P-38 Lightnings, flashing their power across the English Channel for the first time in a combat role, bring new serial phase into the European Theatre of
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 76
  • Description: Second Lieutenant Jack Martin, First Lieutenant Merle B. Nichols, Second Lieutenant Thomas A. Hanzo and Second Lieutenant Marion F. Bench of the 20th...
Armorers of the 20th Fighter Group load a P-38 Lightning with ammunition at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings Attack Northern France. Versatile P-38 Lightnings, flashing their power across the English Channel for the first time in a combat role, bring new serial phase into the European Theatre of Operations. Well-trained pilots - some of them already experienced in the other theatres of war - and ground crews swear by their ships. From briefing room to fly
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 81
  • Description: Armorers of the 20th Fighter Group load a P-38 Lightning with ammunition at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print:...
Captain George Wemyss explains a manoeuvre to First Lieutenant Richard T. Bund, First Lieutenant Terry M. Williams and First Lieutenant William J. Kermes of the 20th Fighter Group, at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings Attack Northern France. Versatile P-38 Lightnings, flashing their power across the English Channel for the first time in a combat role, bring new serial phase into the European Theatre of Operations. Well-trained pilots - some of them already
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 82
  • Description: Captain George Wemyss explains a manoeuvre to First Lieutenant Richard T. Bund, First Lieutenant Terry M. Williams and First Lieutenant William J...
Technical Sergeant Floyd C. Cammon and Sergeant James H. Adams of the 20th Fighter Group at work on a P-38 Lightning at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings Attack Northern France. Versatile P-38 Lightnings, flashing their power across the English Channel for the first time in a combat role, bring new serial phase into the European Theatre of Operations. Well-trained pilots - some of them already experienced in the other theatres of war - and ground crews swe
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 79
  • Description: Technical Sergeant Floyd C. Cammon and Sergeant James H. Adams of the 20th Fighter Group at work on a P-38 Lightning at Kings Cliffe air base, October...
Ground crew of the 20th Fighter Group work on a P-38 Lightning at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings Attack Northern France. Versatile P-38 Lightnings, flashing their power across the English Channel for the first time in a combat role, bring new serial phase into the European Theatre of Operations. Well-trained pilots - some of them already experienced in the other theatres of war - and ground crews swear by their ships. From briefing room to flying line,
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 80
  • Description: Ground crew of the 20th Fighter Group work on a P-38 Lightning (serial 42-67016) at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to...
A P-51 Mustang (E2-D_, serial number 44-14164) nicknamed "Detroit Miss" of the 361st Fighter Group at Little Walden. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Little Walden, Detroit Miss, E2.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 518
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (E2-D_, serial number 44-14164) nicknamed "Detroit Miss" of the 361st Fighter Group at Little Walden. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
Lieutenant Urban L. Drew of the 361st Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang (E2-D_) nicknamed "Detroit Miss". Drew has written a personal message to Roger Freeman at the top of the image: ' Dear Roger, Congratulations on a mighty job- "The Mighty Eighth". Best Regards Urban Drew, 375th FS, 361st FG.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 516
  • Description: Lieutenant Urban L. Drew of the 361st Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang (E2-D_) nicknamed "Detroit Miss". Drew has written a personal message to...
A P-51 Mustang (B7-U, serial number 44-15036) of the 361st Fighter Group flies alongside a T-6 Texan on a training flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: '415036, B7-U.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 514
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (B7-U, serial number 44-15036) of the 361st Fighter Group flies alongside an A-31 Vengeance on a training flight. Handwritten caption...
Armourers of the 361st Fighter Group clean the guns of P-51 Mustangs. British Offical Photograph
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 528
  • Description: Armourers of the 361st Fighter Group clean the guns of P-51 Mustangs. British Offical Photograph
Captain Thomas P. Smith of the 370th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group practices archery at East Wretham. Printed Caption on reverse: '359th FG Photos Source: T.P. Smith, via Char Baldridge, Historian Description: #2 T.P. Smith practicing archery.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 531
  • Description: Captain Thomas P. Smith of the 370th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group practices archery at East Wretham. Printed Caption on reverse: '359th FG...
Ground crew of the 361st Fighter Group refuel a P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lady Luck 376th, Bud Deaton Standing.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 524
  • Description: Ground crew of the 361st Fighter Group refuel a P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lady Luck 376th, Bud Deaton Standing.'
The control tower of the 361st Fighter Group at Little Walden. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Control Tower at Little Walden, Essex. 361, J.P. Smith.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 526
  • Description: The control tower of the 361st Fighter Group at Little Walden. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Control Tower at Little Walden, Essex. 361, J.P. Smith...
P-51 Mustangs (E2-C, serial number 44-13410) nicknamed "Lou IV (Athelene)", (E2-A, serial number 44-13568) nicknamed "Sky Bouncer", (E2-S, serial number 44-13926) and (E2-H, serial number 42-106811) nicknamed "Suzie G" of the 361st Fighter Group fly in formation above the clouds.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 527
  • Description: P-51 Mustangs (E2-C, serial number 44-13410) nicknamed "Lou IV (Athelene)", (E2-A, serial number 44-13568) nicknamed "Sky Bouncer", (E2-S, serial...
Major George E. Preddy Jr. of the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, during his return to the United States between August 1944 and October 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '28699 A.C. - Major George Preddy, 8th Air Force Ace with 23 and a half planes to his credit. Taken at Press Conference in Pentagon Building.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 346
  • Description: Major George E. Preddy Jr. of the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, during his return to the United States between August 1944 and October...
Fighter aircraft, possibly a P-47 Thunderbolt of the 352nd Fighter Group, flying ahead of a bomber, possibly a B-24 Liberator.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 347
  • Description: Fighter aircraft, possibly a P-47 Thunderbolt of the 352nd Fighter Group, flying ahead of an ME 110 carry two fuel tanks.