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A crashed P-38 Lightning (CL-X_) of the 338th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2451
  • Description: A crashed P-38 Lightning (CL-X_) of the 338th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group. Likely P-38J-10-LO, s/n 42-68107 that was written off in a crash...
William Randolph Hearst Jr. (son of the famous newspaper publisher) with a bomber crew of the 387th Bomb Group and their B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Little Lulu". Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 14 Jun 1944.' [stamp] and '328249.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'HEARST'S SON IN ETO. Photo show:- WR Hearst Jr. pictured with crew members of the "Little Lulu" at a Marauder base somewhere in England after his return from his mission over the battle area.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1301
  • Description: William Randolph Hearst, Jr. (son of the famous newspaper publisher) with a bomber crew of the 323rd Bomb Group, 454th Bomb Squadron, and their B-26...
A crashed P-38 Lightning (CY-T) of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2452
  • Description: A crashed P-38 Lightning (CY-T) of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group.
A P-51 Mustang (serial number 44-13743) nicknamed "Skippy"of the 338th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, damaged in a taxying accident, 13 April 1945. Official caption on image: "(GAD-629-6-55) (13-4-45) (#44-13743-Taxi Accident) (Rest)."
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2449
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (serial number 44-13743) nicknamed "Skippy"of the 338th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, damaged in a taxying accident, 13 April...
A crashed P-51 Mustang (CL-P, serial number 44-13740) of the 338th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group. Official caption on image: "97SGA4G380-2. A/C No. 44-13740. P-51D NA."
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2450
  • Description: A crashed P-51 Mustang (CL-P, serial number 44-13740) of the 338th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group. Official caption on image: "97SGA4G380-2. A/C...
A P-38 Lightning (CG-H) of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group in flight.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2447
  • Description: A P-38 Lightning (CG-H) of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group in flight.
A P-51 Mustang of the 55th Fighter Group attacks an enemy train. Gun camera photograph Handwritten caption on reverse: '24/12/44. Paul Reeves. 55th FG. Train-swatting.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2448
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang of the 55th Fighter Group attacks an enemy train. Gun camera photograph Handwritten caption on reverse: '24/12/44. Paul Reeves. 55th FG...
Ground crew work of the 303rd Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Duchess". Passed for publication 20 Jan 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Famous Fortresses. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Ground crewmen at work on the Fortress "Duchess", which has already been on 50 missions over enemy territory. They are (left to right, lower): Sgt. Clyde L. Dewald, of 200 E Union St., Schnykill Haven, Penn.; and Sgt. James C. Hicks, of Rowtob, Henderson, K.Y.; (Upper) Cpl. Charles
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4205
  • Description: Ground crew work of the 303rd Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Duchess". Passed for publication 20 Jan 1944...
P-51 Mustangs of the 353rd Fighter Group take off in tandem.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2840
  • Description: P-51 Mustangs of the 353rd Fighter Group, 352nd Fighter Squadron take off in tandem on the main runway (27) at Raydon. Behind the aircraft you can see...
Ground personnel with a P-38 Lightning (serial number 43-266) in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4618
  • Description: Ground crew and pilot with a P-38F Lightning serial number 43-2136 HV+X "Dear John" of the 27th FS 1st FG MTO. Center is Sgt Don Brenden and right is...
The Honor Roll of the 350th Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2837
  • Description: The Honor Roll of the 350th Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group. The Honor Roll was located in the 350th Fighter Squadron 'Ready Room' which was...
The wreckage of a P-38 Lightning of the 1st Fighter Group, 12th Air Force at Biskra Algeria. 1942. Image via Kenneth M Sumney. Printed caption on image: 'Carcass of a P-38 after a nite raid by the Germans. Biskra, Algeria Dec 1942.' Printed caption on reverse: 'I believe this same wreck was used in Ehtell's P-38 book but believe the location given in the book is in error. This was at Biskra and taken very early in the morning.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4619
  • Description: The wreckage of a P-38 Lightning of the 1st Fighter Group, 12th Air Force at Biskra Algeria. 1942. Image via Kenneth M Sumney. Printed caption on...
A P-38 Lightning of the 12th Air Force takes off from Corsica. Printed caption on reverse: '75646 AC- A Lockheed P-38 leaves the runway at an airbase in Corsica on its way to a mission. US Air Force Photo.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4620
  • Description: A P-38 Lightning of the 12th Air Force takes off from Corsica. Printed caption on reverse: '75646 AC- A Lockheed P-38 leaves the runway at an airbase...
B-24 Liberators of the 34th Bomb Group bomb a target during a raid. Handwritten caption on reverse: '34 BG B-24 8AF bombing.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4606
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 34th Bomb Group bomb a target during a raid. Handwritten caption on reverse: '34 BG B-24 8AF bombing.'
Two B-24 Liberators of the 460th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force fly together during a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: '15 AF B-24s 460th BG.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4605
  • Description: Two B-24 Liberators of the 460th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force fly together during a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: '15 AF B-24s 460th BG.'
The wing flaps on a P-38 Lightning of the 55th Fighter Group, 27 October 1943. Passed for publication 27 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flight Photo No.LI.27. The two centre section flaps fully extended.' On reverse: "Flight", US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2434
  • Description: The wing flaps on a P-38 Lightning of the 55th Fighter Group, 27 October 1943. Passed for publication 27 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flight...
Ground personnel conduct an instrument test on a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51665) nicknamed "The Little Gramper Jr. the 3rd" of the 389th Bomb Group at the 2nd Air Base Depot at Warton. September 1994. Official caption on image: '(Bad No 2) (9 Sep 44) (1588-5).' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Instrument test in a Warton hanger 9/9/44 251665.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4604
  • Description: Ground personnel conduct an instrument test on a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51665) nicknamed "The Little Gramper Jr. the 3rd" of the 389th Bomb...
The wing flaps on a P-38 Lightning of the 55th Fighter Group, 27 October 1943. Passed for publication 27 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flight Photo No.LI.26. The port outboard flap...' On reverse: "Flight", US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2435
  • Description: The wing flaps on a P-38 Lightning of the 55th Fighter Group, 27 October 1943. Passed for publication 27 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flight...
Personnel of the 448th Bomb Group inspect the damaged engine of a B-24 Liberator. Official caption on image: '(GD-5-5-448)(5-2-44)(A/C 64477- crash landing).' Handwritten caption on reverse: '5/2/44 Berlin Col Paterson.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4603
  • Description: Personnel of the 448th Bomb Group inspect the damaged engine of a B-24 Liberator. Official caption on image: '(GD-5-5-448)(5-2-44)(A/C 64477- crash...
A crashed P-47 Thunderbolt (LH-X, serial number 42-25506) nicknamed "Dove of Peace" of the 350th Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2854
  • Description: A crashed P-47 Thunderbolt (LH-X, serial number 42-25506) nicknamed "Dove of Peace" of the 350th Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group.