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A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94896) nicknamed "Special Delivery" of the 489th Bomb Group flies in formation with fellow Liberators during a mission over Munster. Handwritten caption on reverse: '25/1/44 Munster.'

FRE 2082

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2082
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94896) nicknamed "Special Delivery" of the 489th Bomb Group flies in formation with fellow Liberators during a...
Three B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 490th Bomb Group fly in formation. Image via TV Ivie.

FRE 2085

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2085
  • Description: Three B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 490th Bomb Group fly in formation. Image via TV Ivie.
Combat and ground crew of the 490th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-83254) nicknamed "Old Doc Stork". Image via Tim L Bivens. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17G "Old Doc Stork", 44-83254, B-, 850th BS, 490th BG.'

FRE 2084

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2084
  • Description: Combat and ground crew of the 490th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-83254) nicknamed "Old Doc Stork". Image via Tim L...
The crumpled nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 490th Bomb Group that has snapped in half on crash landing. Official caption printed on image: '(GAD028060490)(13-12-44)(A/C-838- B-17G)(Crash)(Rest).'

FRE 2087

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2087
  • Description: The crumpled nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 490th Bomb Group that has snapped in half on crash landing. Official caption printed on image: '...
A crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37995) of the 490th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GAD-37-5-490)(13-12-44)(A/C 995- B-17-B)(Crash).'

FRE 2086

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2086
  • Description: A crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37995) of the 490th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GAD-37-5-490)(13-12-44)(A/C 995-...
A crashed B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94784) nicknamed "Sanfuperman" of the 490th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'C/L near south coast.'

FRE 2089

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2089
  • Description: A crashed B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94784) nicknamed "Sanfuperman" of the 490th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'C/L near south...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 490th Bomb Group is lit at night by anti-aircraft light trails. Image via Lt Col Arnold N Delmonico. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'USAAF.'

FRE 2090

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2090
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 490th Bomb Group is lit at night by anti-aircraft light trails. Image via Lt Col Arnold N Delmonico. Handwritten caption...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-52086) nicknamed "Red Hot Riding Hood" of the 490th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '490 BG 252086.'

FRE 2092

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2092
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-52086) nicknamed "Red Hot Riding Hood" of the 490th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 490th Bomb Group lands at Eye.

FRE 2093

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2093
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 490th Bomb Group lands at Eye.
A bomber crew of the 490th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number ) nicknamed "Lotta Stern". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Picture taken February 1945. Crew of "Gotham" C-Charlie. 851st Squadron, 490th Bomb Group 8th AF. 1st row kneeling left to right: Robert Showalter, ball turret gunner, Norman Borgman, tail gunner, Milton Sanford, radio operator, Gordon Handrell, flight engineer, Russell March, waist gunner. 2nd row standing, left to right: Chas Molloy, navigator, John Smith, co-pilot

FRE 2099

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2099
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 490th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number ) nicknamed "Lotta Stern". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Picture...
A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 490th Bomb Group. B-17 (serial number 43-38728) is visible in the foreground. Image via Robert London. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'AC markings 490 BG.'

FRE 2098

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2098
  • Description: A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 490th Bomb Group. B-17 (serial number 43-38728) is visible in the foreground. Image via Robert London...
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40466) of the 490th Bomb Group flies information with other Liberators during a mission to France. Printed caption on reverse: '53167 AC- Sky Giants- Here is a close up of two B-24 Liberaotrs of the US 8th AAF as they winged their way to strike a military target behind the enemy's lines in France recently. US Air Force photo.'

FRE 2097

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2097
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40466) of the 490th Bomb Group flies information with other Liberators during a mission to France. Printed caption...
A flight of B-24 Liberators of the 490th Bomb Group. Plumes of smokes rise up from the ground behind and below them.

FRE 2096

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2096
  • Description: A flight of B-24 Liberators of the 490th Bomb Group. Plumes of smokes rise up from the ground behind and below them.
A crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37995) of the 490th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GAD-37-5-490)(13-12-44)(A/C 995- B-17-B)(Crash).'

FRE 2095

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2095
  • Description: A crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37995) of the 490th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GAD-37-5-490)(13-12-44)(A/C 995-...
The fire damaged nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38112) of the 490th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: 'ISAD-15-Nov-44 (3062)( 14 PU. Fire Damage B-17G-43-38112, Eye) RZ.'

FRE 2094

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2094
  • Description: The fire damaged nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38112) of the 490th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: 'ISAD-15-Nov-44...
Squadron commanders of the 491st Bomb Group stand atop the control tower. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Tower- No pick, early '45 prob. L-R Stepney- 853rd CO, Strauss- 852nd CO, Reed- Gp Co, Watts- 855th Co.'

FRE 2103

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2103
  • Description: Squadron commanders of the 491st Bomb Group stand atop the control tower. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Tower- No pick, early '45 prob. L-R Stepney...
A bomber crew of the 491st Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Top L-R, S/Sgt Mener, Eng, Lt Day, Co-pilot, Lt Bowens, Bomb, Lt Fisher, Nav, Lt Yarina, pilot. Bot L-R, PFC Allison, gunner, S/Sgt Begley, gunner, Cpt Rogers, passenger, S/Sgt Silverfole, Radio, Sgt Boggs, gunner.'

FRE 2111

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2111
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 491st Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Top L-R, S/Sgt Mener, Eng, Lt Day, Co-pilot, Lt...
Squadron staff of the 853rd Bomb Squadron, 491st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '853rd Staff-Sq, 491st BG, Early '45. L-R Shoemaker- Asst Ops, Prochaska- Aim (not sure of spelling), Stepney- CO, Fillon- Ops, Leppert- Nav, Mercado- Bomb (not sure of position).'

FRE 2110

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2110
  • Description: Squadron staff of the 853rd Bomb Squadron, 491st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '853rd Staff-Sq, 491st BG, Early '45. L-R Shoemaker- Asst...
Personnel of the 491st Bomb Group relax at a cafe in Marrakech. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Sidewalk cafe (Atlas) Marrakech, May 1944, en route to Metfield.'

FRE 2113

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2113
  • Description: Personnel of the 491st Bomb Group relax at a cafe in Marrakech. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Sidewalk cafe (Atlas) Marrakech, May 1944, en route...
Personnel of the 491st Bomb Group at a mission briefing. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Final Briefing Rhine Supply Mission 3-24-45. Capt Miskewich facing in cap, think in the jacket in foreground- Reed.'

FRE 2107

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2107
  • Description: Personnel of the 491st Bomb Group at a mission briefing. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Final Briefing Rhine Supply Mission 3-24-45. Capt Miskewich...