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Lieutenant-Colonel Jack S. Jenkins, CO of the 55th Fighter Group, sits in cockpit of P-38 Lightning named "Texas Ranger" and talks to Lieutenant Russell F. Gustke, at Nuthampstead air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Photo shows: Lt. Col. Jack S. Jenkins, of Levelland, Texas, the Commanding Officer of a U.S. air force station in Britain, in the cockpit of his Lightning P.38, gives last minute instructions to Lieut. Russell F. Gustke, of Fort Huron, Mich.: before the take off. Lieut.

FRE 147

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 147
  • Description: Lieutenant-Colonel Jack S. Jenkins, CO of the 55th Fighter Group, sits in cockpit of P-38 Lightning named "Texas Ranger" and talks to Lieutenant...
Ground crew of the 486th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, with P-47 Thunderbolt nose art "Happy". Winter 1943 - 1944. This was one of a series of nose art pieces that depicted characters from Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'. Left to right they are: Philip Marchese, Sergeant Earl 'Rabbit' Martin, Technical Sergeant James Argiropulos and Sergeant Elvin Shipp. The pilot of this aircraft (PZ-H, serial number 42-5183) was Lieutenant Edwin L. Heller.

FRE 323

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 323
  • Description: Ground crew of the 486th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, with P-47 Thunderbolt nose art "Happy". Winter 1943 - 1944. This was one of a series...
Lieutenant Robert N. Jensen, centre, a P-38 Lightning pilot of the 55th Fighter Group, dresses in preparation for an operational flight from Nuthampstead air base. Passed for publication 12 November 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lt. R.N. Jensen, of Racine, Wisc., dresses in preparation for an operational flight.'

FRE 149

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 149
  • Description: Lieutenant Robert N. Jensen, centre, a P-38 Lightning pilot of the 55th Fighter Group, dresses in preparation for an operational flight from...
Thunderbolt pilots of the 4th Fighter Group in the briefing room at Debden. The 4th Fighter Group flew P-47 Thunderbolts on missions between March 1943 and February 1944. In the centre of the image, looking straight at the camera is James A. Goodson. On the far right of the shot, wearing a garrison cap, is Lieutenant Paul S. Riley. The two men at the front of the shot, sitting on wicker chairs, are, left to right Lieutenant James A. Clark and Lieutenant Spiros S. Pisanos. Printed caption attached to print

FRE 41

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 41
  • Description: Thunderbolt pilots of the 4th Fighter Group in the briefing room at Debden. The 4th Fighter Group flew P-47 Thunderbolts on missions between March...
Lieutenant James "Wilkie" Wilkinson, from Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, in cockpit. Wilkinson flew with the 335th Fighter Squadron of the 4th Fighter Group from Debden in 1943. He was transferred to the 78th Fighter Group later that year and was killed in a flying accident on 4 June 1944.

FRE 42

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 42
  • Description: Lieutenant James "Wilkie" Wilkinson, from Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, in cockpit. Wilkinson flew with the 335th Fighter Squadron of the 4th Fighter...
Pilots of the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, at Debden air base, winter 1943. In the centre is flying ace Captain Don Gentile, on the right is Lieutenant-Colonel Claiborne H. Kinnard, who would become Group Commanding Officer November and December 1944, and on the left is Major James A. Goodson, who would become Squadron CO between 8 March 1944 and 20 June 1944.

FRE 43

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 43
  • Description: Pilots of the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, at Debden air base, winter 1943. In the centre is flying ace Captain Don Gentile, on the...
Ground crewman looks out of the nose of a P-47 Thunderbolt at Debden air base. The 4th Fighter Group flew P-47 Thunderbolts on missions between March 1943 and February 1944.

FRE 44

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 44
  • Description: Ground crewman looks out of the nose of a P-47 Thunderbolt at Debden air base. The 4th Fighter Group flew P-47 Thunderbolts on missions between March...
Sergeant Leroy A. Nitschke, an armorer with the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, beside boxes of ammunition, at Debden air base.

FRE 45

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 45
  • Description: Sergeant Leroy A. Nitschke, an armorer with the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, beside boxes of ammunition, at Debden air base.
Motor pool of jeeps and other vehicles at Duxford air base where the 78th Fighter Group were based between April 1943 and October 1945. 9 September 1944.

FRE 272

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 272
  • Description: Motor pool of jeeps and other vehicles at Duxford air base where the 78th Fighter Group were based between April 1943 and October 1945. 9 September...
Two pilots of the 78th Fighter Group talk inside one of the buildings at Duxford air base. The insignia on the jacket of one of the men has been crossed through with the censor's pen on the original print. From elements of the design that are visible it is probable that these two officers belong to the 82nd Fighter Squadron of the 78th Fighter Group. 1943-1945.

FRE 269

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 269
  • Description: Two pilots of the 78th Fighter Group talk inside one of the buildings at Duxford air base. The insignia on the jacket of one of the men has been...
Men of the 78th Fighter Group stand around newly-arrived P-51D and P-51K Mustangs at Duxford air base. December 1944.

FRE 264

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 264
  • Description: Men of the 78th Fighter Group stand around newly-arrived P-51D and P-51K Mustangs at Duxford air base. December 1944.
Two airborne P-51 Mustangs of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group. The nearest aircraft (WZ-X, serial no. 44-72099) was known as "Little Chic" and the far aircraft (WZ-H, serial no. 44-15731) was known as "Mischievous Nell". 1944-1945.

FRE 265

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 265
  • Description: Two airborne P-51 Mustangs of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group. The nearest aircraft (WZ-X, serial no. 44-72099) was known as "Little...
A tractor pulls a P-47 Thunderbolt across the grass. This aircraft was flown by the 78th Fighter Group who were based at Duxford between April 1943 and October 1945. 15 May 1943. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'ETO HQ 43 3514 KOENIG 15 MAY 43. The United States Fighter plane, P-47 just recently introduces in this theatre of war is now seeing action against the Axis from bases in the British Isles.'

FRE 263

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 263
  • Description: A tractor pulls a P-47 Thunderbolt across the grass. This aircraft was flown by the 78th Fighter Group who were based at Duxford between April 1943...
Men of the 78th Fighter Group sit gathered around a jeep. Behind them on the hardstanding at Duxford air base is a P-51D Mustang (WZ-I, serial no. 44-72218). This aircraft, bearing the nose art 'Big Beautiful Doll', was flown by Colonel John D Landers, Officer Commanding 78th Fighter Group, 8th USAAF. 1945.

FRE 268

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 268
  • Description: Men of the 78th Fighter Group sit gathered around a jeep. Behind them on the hardstanding at Duxford air base is a P-51D Mustang (WZ-I, serial no. 44...
Major Jesse C. Davis of the 78th Fighter Group, with a local young girl on his knee, at Duxford air base. 1943-1945.

FRE 266

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 266
  • Description: Major Jesse C. Davis of the 78th Fighter Group, with a local young girl on his knee, at Duxford air base. 1943-1945.
Armorers of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at work maintaining machine guns, at Duxford air base. 1943-1945.

FRE 267

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 267
  • Description: Armorers of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at work maintaining machine guns, at Duxford air base. 1943-1945.
Gun cameramen of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, at Debden air base. On the left is Staff Sergeant Ray Mayorga and on the right is Sergeant John Husselman.

FRE 35

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 35
  • Description: Gun cameramen of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, at Debden air base. On the left is Staff Sergeant Ray Mayorga and on the right is...
The Flying Eagles Orchestra Band off on a 30 day tour of Eighth Air Force bases after VE Day. Taken 10 July 1945. The string bassist is Sergeant Frank M. Nowak, a radio repairman with the 335th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, from Buffalo, New York.

FRE 40

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 40
  • Description: The Flying Eagles Orchestra Band off on a 30 day tour of Eighth Air Force bases after VE Day. Taken 10 July 1945. The string bassist is Sergeant Frank...
General Devers inspects American airmen of the 4th Fighter Group, at Debden air base. Passed for publication 17 June 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Mr. Winant and Gen. Devers visit U.S. airfields in Britain. Mr. J.G. Winant, the American Ambassador in Britain and Lt. Gen. Devers, Commanding General of U.S. Forces in the ETO visited recently U.S. airfields in Britain. They saw the briefing of crews, Flying Fortresses and Thunderbolts in flight and they inspected the crews.'

FRE 38

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 38
  • Description: General Devers inspects American airmen of the 4th Fighter Group, at Debden air base. Passed for publication 17 June 1943. Printed caption attached to...
Two American personnel sit in a modified P-51B Mustang. A third, in overalls, stands on the wing. Probably 4th Fighter Group at Debden air base.

FRE 37

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 37
  • Description: Two American personnel sit in a modified P-51B Mustang. A third, in overalls, stands on the wing. Probably 4th Fighter Group at Debden air base.