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A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 305th Bomb Group in flight at night.

FRE 4322

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4322
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 305th Bomb Group in flight at night.
A B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Ole Miss Destry", of the 305th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: '71067 AC - The Boeing B-17 "Ole Miss Destry" (A/C 501) of the 305th Bomb Group based in England. 24 May 1945. U.S. Air Force Photograph.'

FRE 4339

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4339
  • Description: A B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Ole Miss Destry", of the 305th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: '71067 AC - The Boeing B-17 "Ole Miss Destry...
Captain Allen V. Martini, and ground crew of the 305th Bomb Group, inspect Martini's B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Dry Martini and the Cocktail Kids the 4th". Printed caption on reverse: '59941 A.C. - Capt. Allen V. Martini of San Francisco, Calif., pilot of the famous Flying Fortress "Dry Martini", and his crew chief, M/Sgt. Eddie Kursel, of Bessimer, Pn., are inspecting the damage inflicted on the plane's horizontal stabilizer during a raid on the Nazi naval base at Kiel, Germany on May 19, 1943. Four

FRE 4337

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4337
  • Description: Captain Allen V. Martini, and ground crew of the 305th Bomb Group, inspect Martini's B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed 'Dry Martini and the Cocktail Kids...
Nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Turd Burd" of 305th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: '71073 AC - Boeing B-17 "Turd Burd" of the 305th Bomb Group based in England. U.S. Air Force Photo.' On reverse: USAAF 1361st Photographic Squadron [Stamp].

FRE 4338

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4338
  • Description: Nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Turd Burd" of 305th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: '71073 AC - Boeing B-17 "Turd Burd" of the...
The battle damaged nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 305th Bomb Group.

FRE 4310

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4310
  • Description: The battle damaged nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 305th Bomb Group. This is 42-97532 JJ-V landing accident at Glatton 25th April 1944
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 305th Bomb Group prepares for take off.

FRE 4304

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4304
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 305th Bomb Group prepares for take off.
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 305th Bomb Group.

FRE 4305

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4305
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 305th Bomb Group.
A B-17G Flying Fortress of the 306th Bomb Group prepares for take off.

FRE 4355

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4355
  • Description: A B-17G Flying Fortress of the 306th Bomb Group prepares for take off.
The grave of a German Soldier, Kan Franz Wagner, who died on 1 Sept 1944, photographed by an airman of the 467th Bomb Group.

FRE 1974

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1974
  • Description: The grave of a German Soldier, Kan Franz Wagner, who died on 1 Sept 1944, photographed by an airman of the 467th Bomb Group.
P-51 Mustangs of the 20th Fighter Group fly in formation over military area.

FRE 1437

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1437
  • Description: P-51 Mustangs of the 20th Fighter Group fly in formation over military area.
P-38 Lightnings of the 20th Fighter Group fly in formation over 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

FRE 1435

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1435
  • Description: P-38 Lightnings of the 20th Fighter Group fly in formation over Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings...
P-38 Lightning of the 20th Fighter Group takes off from 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 runwa

FRE 1434

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1434
  • Description: P-38 Lightning of the 20th Fighter Group takes off from Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings Attack...
P-38 Lightning of the 20th Fighter Group flies low over fields near the Group's base at Kings Cliffe.

FRE 1436

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1436
  • Description: P-38 Lightning of the 20th Fighter Group flies low over fields near the Group's base at Kings Cliffe.
Three P-38 Lightnings of the 55th Fighter Group flying in formation. The markings CG-H of the nearest aircraft indicate that it is part of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th FG. The Group flew Lightnings until July 1944 when the pillots converted to P-51 Mustangs.

FRE 1441

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1441
  • Description: Three P-38 Lightnings of the 55th Fighter Group flying in formation. The markings CG-H of the nearest aircraft indicate that it is part of the 38th...
A B-17 Flying Fortress ( serial number 42-30377) of the 95th Bomb Group, in flight with an engine on fire.

FRE 3904

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3904
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress ( serial number 42-30377) of the 95th Bomb Group, in flight with an engine on fire.
Two airmen of the 95th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Raider", a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29914) is visible in the background.

FRE 3893

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3893
  • Description: Two airmen of the 95th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Raider", a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29914) is visible in the...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 95th Bomb Group leaves contrails behind it as it flies through the sky.

FRE 3899

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3899
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 95th Bomb Group leaves contrails behind it as it flies through the sky.
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3400) nicknamed "The Gremlin's Sweetheart" of the The 334th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group.

FRE 3896

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3896
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3400) nicknamed "The Gremlin's Sweetheart" of the The 334th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group.
B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group drop bombs over their target. Image stamped on reverse: 'US Official Photograph.' [stamp], 'Sacred.' [stamp] Handwritten caption on reverse: 446 BG led by "Ronnie" unloading demolition + incendiaries on Rheine Marshalling Yards, 9 March 1945.'

FRE 1750

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1750
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group drop bombs over their target. Image stamped on reverse: 'US Official Photograph.' [stamp], 'Sacred.' [stamp]...
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50882) nicknamed "The Wolf Patrol" drops bombs over mountains. Image via Jack Grice. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Wolf Patrol.'

FRE 1749

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1749
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50882) nicknamed "The Wolf Patrol" drops bombs over mountains. Image via Jack Grice. Handwritten caption on reverse...