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Airmen of the 490th Bomb Group and their friends relax in the Officers Club. Printed caption on reverse: '70066 AC- Several men of the 490th Bomb Group and their friends relax in the main lounge of the officers club at an 8th Air Force base in England. 1 March 1944.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Incorrect, probably 91.'

FRE 2100

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2100
  • Description: Airmen of the 490th Bomb Group and their friends relax in the Officers Club. Printed caption on reverse: '70066 AC- Several men of the 490th Bomb...
A flight of B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group fly in formation above the clouds.

FRE 1748

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1748
  • Description: A flight of B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group fly in formation above the clouds.
Carl J G Jelhaug and Arthur J Evans, pilot and co-pilot of the 446th Bomb Group near Flixton Hall. A veteran has handwritten on the reverse: 'Winter 44/45 probably Feb 45. Carl J G Jelhaug, right- 1st pilot age 20, Arthur J Evans, left- Co Pilot Age 21. Taken outside the office crew barracks 446 BG, adjacent to Flixton Hall (in woods), 707 BS Flixton Estate.'

FRE 1745

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1745
  • Description: Arthur J Evans and Carl J G Jelhaug, co-pilot and pilot of the 446th Bomb Group near Flixton Hall. A veteran has handwritten on the reverse: 'Winter...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30045) of the 95th Bomb Group.

FRE 3926

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3926
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30045) of the 95th Bomb Group.
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are attacked by a German fighter aircraft. Printed caption on reverse of print: '25935 AC - Air Battle over Bremen, Germany. A,B,C,D,E&F. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 3921

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3921
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are attacked by a German fighter aircraft. Printed caption on reverse of print: '25935 AC - Air Battle...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are attacked by German fighter aircraft during a mission over Bremen. Printed caption on reverse of print: '25935 AC - Air Battle over Bremen, Germany. A,B,C,D,E&F. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 3922

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3922
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are attacked by German fighter aircraft during a mission over Bremen. Printed caption on reverse of...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are attacked by German fighter aircraft during a mission over Bremen. Printed caption on reverse of print: '25935 AC - Air Battle over Bremen, Germany. A,B,C,D,E&F. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 3923

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3923
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are attacked by German fighter aircraft during a mission over Bremen. Printed caption on reverse of...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are attacked by German fighter aircraft during a mission over Bremen. Printed caption on reverse of print: '25935 AC - Air Battle over Bremen, Germany. A,B,C,D,E&F. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 3924

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3924
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are attacked by German fighter aircraft during a mission over Bremen. Printed caption on reverse of...
B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group bomb a German airfield. Handwritten caption on reverse: '446BG Liberator observing bomb damage to German airfield.'

FRE 1751

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1751
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group bomb a German airfield. Handwritten caption on reverse: '446BG Liberator observing bomb damage to German...
A formation of B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group enroute to Europe. Printed caption on reverse: '71049 AC- A formation of Consolidated B-24 "Liberators" of the 2nd Bomb Division, roars over Europe en route to the target area. 24 November 1944. US Air Force photo.'

FRE 1752

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1752
  • Description: A formation of B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group enroute to Europe. Printed caption on reverse: '71049 AC- A formation of Consolidated B-24...
A B-17 Flying Fortress ( serial number 42-30233) of the 95th Bomb Group in flight during a mission over Munster, B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-6414) nicknamed "Herky Jerky II" (circled) breaks formation due to damage. Printed caption on reverse of print: '26414 AC - Munster, Germany (Oct 10, 1943), disabled Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" in flight. U.S. Air Force Photo. 10-10-43.'

FRE 3919

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3919
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress ( serial number 42-30233) of the 95th Bomb Group in flight during a mission over Munster, B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number...
Comedian Bob Hope in the cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress, during a visit to the 94th Bomb Group.

FRE 3863

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3863
  • Description: Comedian Bob Hope in the cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress, during a visit to the 94th Bomb Group.
A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 94th Bomb Group fly above the clouds. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'B-17s, 94th Bombardment Group, Rougham, Sfk., above the clouds. They belonged to the 4th Combat Wing.'

FRE 3865

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3865
  • Description: A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 94th Bomb Group fly above the clouds. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'B-17s, 94th Bombardment Group...
An airman of the 94th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten on image: 'B-17G 94th BG, # 25801.'

FRE 3866

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3866
  • Description: An airman of the 94th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten on image: 'B-17G 94th BG, # 25801.'
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Consolidated Mess" of the 44th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: '44BG'.

FRE 3464

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3464
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Consolidated Mess" of the 44th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: '44BG'. comsolidated mess 506th BS
A formation of B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group fly over an airbase.

FRE 3463

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3463
  • Description: A formation of B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group fly over an airbase.
A crashed and fire-damaged B-24 Liberator ( serial number 41-29161) of the 44th Bomb Group.

FRE 3466

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3466
  • Description: A crashed and fire-damaged B-24 Liberator ( serial number 41-29161) of the 44th Bomb Group.
A bomber crew of the 44th Bomb Group use a hoist to load bombs into their B-24 Liberator. Official caption on front: "(GO-68-7-44)(28-2-45)(Loading Bombs with C-3 Electric Hoist)." Handwritten on reverse: '44BG, 28/2/1945, USAAF credit.'

FRE 3465

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3465
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 44th Bomb Group use a hoist to load bombs into their B-24 Liberator. Official caption on front: "(GO-68-7-44)(28-2-45)(Loading...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Lili Marlene" of the 44th Bomb Group.

FRE 3468

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3468
  • Description: She was named by the pilot Charles PERRETY. Serial 260 P SQUADRON CODE WQ-P
Three bomber crewmen of the 44th Bomb Group wearing A-2 Flying Jackets..

FRE 3467

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3467
  • Description: Three bomber crewmen of the 44th Bomb Group wearing A-2 Flying Jackets. This is not a 44th crew check out the guy in the middle, that's a B17.