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A flight of B-26 Marauders of the 387th Bomb Group flies over a smoking Nazi airdrome at Leeuwarden, Holland. Image stamped on reverse: 'Confidential until re-classified by censor.' [stamp], 'Reviewed and passed as censored Mar 1944.' [stamp] and '45094.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Pro-HQ-44-308 USAAF Official Photo distributed thru OWI. A Ninth Air Force Marauder station, England- Six Marauders of the Ninth Air Force are shown here winging home after pounding the Nazi airdrome at Leeuwarde

FRE 1335

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1335
  • Description: A flight of B-26 Marauders of the 387th Bomb Group flies over a smoking Nazi airdrome at Leeuwarden, Holland. Image stamped on reverse: 'Confidential...
Personnel of the 386th Bomb Group play cards inside a Nissen Hut. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed as censored 30 Sep 1943.' [stamp] and '285965.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICA'S "RED DEVIL" [a censor has omitted 'Red Devil']FLYERS. USP/2247-13. Where there is an American Air Force unit there is apt to be a poker game. Here is a friendly game going on in "Sack Shack." Officers from other huts are cordially invited to join in, especially is there is a prospec

FRE 2226

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2226
  • Description: Personnel of the 386th Bomb Group play cards inside a Nissen Hut. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed as censored 30 Sep 1943...
Personnel of the 386th Bomb Group leave the mission room after a briefing. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 30 Sept 1943.' [stamp] and '285792.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'America's "Red Devil" [a censor has omitted 'Red Devil'] Flyers. USP/2247-20. Briefing is over and the early morning sun casts long shadows as the crew leave the briefing room for their ships. It is serious business and all are keenly alert.'

FRE 2225

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2225
  • Description: Personnel of the 386th Bomb Group leave the mission room after a briefing. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for...
Ground crewman: Technical Sergeant Carl Pate and Staff Sergeant Hugo A. Hywari of the 386th Bomb Group work on the engine of a B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse:'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 30 Sep 1943.' [stamp] and '285969.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse:'AMERICA'S "RED DEVIL" [a censor has omitted 'Red Devil'] FLYERS. USP/2247-17. T/Sgt Carl Pate, Marietta, Georgia Crew Chief of "Winnie", gives a word of instruction on one of the might Pratt and Whitney engines whic

FRE 2231

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2231
  • Description: Ground crewman: Technical Sergeant Carl Pate and Staff Sergeant Hugo A. Hywari of the 386th Bomb Group work on the engine of a B-26 Marauder. Image...
Staff Sergeant Chester Gavre of the 386th Bomb Group erects a base sign with Private Joseph F Mattaliano and "Flak" his dog. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.'[stamp], 'Passed for publication 30 Sep 1943.' [stamp] and '285955.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ''AMERICA'S "RED DEVIL" [a censor has omitted 'Red Devil'] FLYERS. USP/2247-3. Men of Colonel Maitland's Group have a very high morale and like to inject a little fun into the routine of army life. Here S/Sgt Chester Gavre of Green

FRE 2233

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2233
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Chester Gavre of the 386th Bomb Group erects a base sign with Private Joseph F Mattaliano and "Flak" his dog. Image stamped on reverse...
Ground personnel of the 386th Bomb Group connect bombs to a hoist, in order to load them into a B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279554.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT THE US MARAUDERS BASE. the B-26 Marauders, American super medium bombers are operating now from bases in Britain. This series of pictures shows various scenes at the airfield where the ground crew and the fliers work together to deliv

FRE 2230

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2230
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 386th Bomb Group connect bombs to a hoist, in order to load them into a B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be...
Ground personnel of the 386th Bomb Group load the bomb bay of a B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279556.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT THE US MARAUDERS BASE. the B-26 Marauders, American super medium bombers are operating now from bases in Britain. This series of pictures shows various scenes at the airfield where the ground crew and the fliers work together to deliver heavy blows against German Ai

FRE 2229

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2229
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 386th Bomb Group load the bomb bay of a B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of...
Two engineers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group remove cameras from an F-5 Lightning. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273532.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.

FRE 2155

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2155
  • Description: Two engineers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group remove cameras from an F-5 Lightning. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp...
An operations officer of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group checks the assignments board. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Jul 1943.' [stamp- crossed out by censor], 'Not to be published.' [stamp] and '273526.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern Cyclops of the USAAF. OPS 12: The operations officer checks the assignments board for the day. 8.7.43'

FRE 2156

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2156
  • Description: An operations officer of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group checks the assignments board. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp...
Ground crew of the 305th Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Tondelayo" Handwritten on reverse: '305BG.'

FRE 4327

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4327
  • Description: Ground crew of the 305th Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Tondelayo" Handwritten on reverse: '305BG.'
An airman of the 305th Bomb Group admired the nose art of a B-17F Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30422) nicknamed "Any Time Annie." On reverse: O.W.I. London, Keystone Press Agency and 'Sacred' [Stamps].

FRE 4334

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4334
  • Description: A US war correspondent admires the nose art of B-17F Flying Fortress #42-30422), nicknamed "Any Time Annie." On reverse: O.W.I. London, Keystone...
A B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Homesick Angel" of the 305th Bomb Group.

FRE 4332

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4332
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Homesick Angel" of the 305th Bomb Group.
Visitors on the control tower at Chelveston, during a visit to the 305th Bomb Group.

FRE 4335

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4335
  • Description: Visitors on the control tower at Chelveston, during a visit to the 305th Bomb Group.
Captain Allen V. Martini, and his crew of the 305th Bomb Group, with his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Dry Martini and the Cocktail Kids the 4th". Printed caption on reverse: '24297 AC - Standing in front of a Boeing B-17 are Capt. James A. Moberly-Moberly, Mo., Navigator; Major Allen V. Martini; Brig. Gen. Hayward A. Hunseel [Haywood A. Hansell]; Capt. H.L. Smith-Copilot; after Meaulte, France 35 miles south of Paris (A/C factory). U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 4336

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4336
  • Description: Captain Allen V. Martini, and his crew of the 305th Bomb Group, with his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Dry Martini and the Cocktail Kids the 4th"....
First Lieutenant Harold Beasley of the 91st Bomb Group,third from the right, and his crew on their return from a mission over Antwerp. 6 April 1943. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Photo Shows - 1st Lieut. Harold Beasley (third from right) discussing the raid with his crew after landing at his home base from the Antwerp raid. And April 6th 1943 PN.' Passed for publication 6 Apr 1943. Press caption for image series: ‘EXCLUSIVE PICTURES AS CREWS RETURN FROM RAID. Night and Day air blitz of enemy con

FRE 3658

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3658
  • Description: First Lieutenant Harold Beasley of the 91st Bomb Group,third from the right, and his crew on their return from a mission over Antwerp. 6 April 1943...
A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group, led by First Lieutenant Harold Beasley's in front of their B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-Z) after a raid over Antwerp. Handwritten on reverse: 'Harold Beasley crew. 91BG.' Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Photo Shows - Crews arriving back after the Antwerp raid at their home base "somewhere in England". And April 6th 1943 PN.' Passed for publication 6 Apr 1943. On reverse: Planet News Ltd [Stamp]. Press caption for image series: ‘EXCLUSIVE PICTURES AS CREWS RETURN F

FRE 3659

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3659
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group, led by First Lieutenant Harold Beasley's in front of their B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-Z) after a raid over Antwerp...
First Lieutenant John A. Fino, of the 44th Bomb Group with a pistol given to him by the Mayor of Oristano. Marked as Not To Be Published 25 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Fortress Crewman Was Made Honorary Mayor. When the crew of a burnt-out Liberator bomber which came down near the town of Oristano, Sardinia, recovered from their narrow escape they were feted by the townspeople and one of them, 1st Lt. John A. Fino, who is of Italian descent, was made an Honorary Mayor. Associated Press

FRE 3456

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3456
  • Description: First Lieutenant John A. Fino, of the 44th Bomb Group with a pistol given to him by the Mayor of Oristano. Marked as Not To Be Published 25 Oct 1943...
First Lieutenant Robert C. Peterson of the 44th Bomb Group in the cockpit of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23788) with the aircraft's dog mascot: Pilot-Officer "Rusty". A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. Handwritten caption on reverse of print: '44BG B-24 Liberator Avenger showing 19 fighter claims and 18 bomb markings including Ploesti. 123788 I.' On reverse: Associated Press [Stamp]. Associated News Story: 'Pilot Officer "Rusty" - dog of many mi

FRE 3455

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3455
  • Description: First Lieutenant Robert C. Peterson in the cockpit of the B-24D Liberator bomber, 41-23788, Avenger, with the aircraft's dog mascot : Pilot Officer...
A B-24 Liberator (YM-M, serial number 42-50781) of the 93rd Bomb Group with an Aeronica L-3 Grasshopper. On reverse: Obscured SHAEF Field Press Censor [Stamp] and Associated Press Photo [Stamp].

FRE 3752

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3752
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (YM-M, serial number 42-50781) of the 93rd Bomb Group with an Piper L-4 Grasshopper. On reverse: Obscured SHAEF Field Press Censor...
A damaged cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 92nd Bomb Group hit by German 20mm cannon fire. Printed caption on reverse of print: '26479 AC - Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress showing 20mm cannon fire damage to cockpit window (7/26/43). England (Eighth Air Force). U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 3733

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3733
  • Description: A damaged cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 92nd Bomb Group hit by German 20mm cannon fire. Printed caption on reverse of print: '26479 AC -...