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German soldiers and civillians inspect a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97372) nicknamed "Booby Trap" that has crashed near Füssen. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17G 384BG. Hinter Kaeine, Füssen. 24.4.44.' Second handwritten caption: 'Heur Radinger.' Third handwritten caption: 24/4/44 Nr Füssen by fighters.'

FRE 1287

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1287
  • Description: German soldiers and civillians inspect a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97372) nicknamed "Booby Trap" that has crashed near Füssen. First...
A bomber crew of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-A, serial number 42-102509) before a mission. Another B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-F, serial number 42-97467) is in the background. Printed caption on reverse: 'Series Of Pictures Taken At An 8th A.A.F. Base In England. "Heavies" of the U.S. 8th A.A.F. with their crews going out and returning from the invasion areas. Night and day, these men are blasting the path for the Allied Armies of Liberation into Europe. Photo

FRE 3553

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3553
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-A, serial number 42-102509) before a mission. Another B...
A rear-view mirror on the cockpit of a P-38 Lightning of the 55th Fighter Group. Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943. Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: "Flight", US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 2436

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2436
  • Description: A rear-view mirror on the cockpit of a P-38 Lightning of the 55th Fighter Group. Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943. Printed caption removed from...
A supercharger on a P-38 Lightning of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, 27 October 1943. Passed for publication 27 Oct 1943. Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: "Flight", US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 2437

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2437
  • Description: A supercharger on a P-38 Lightning of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, 27 October 1943. Passed for publication 27 Oct 1943. Printed...
Technical Sergeant John M. Graham, a top turret gunner of the 384th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Sport and General.' [stamp], 'CONFIDENTIAL.' [stamp], 'Not to be published 29 Mar 1944.' [stamp], '313397.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '34332. Tech Serg John M. Graham Top Turret Gunner & Engineer with 33 missions from Wynne, Arkansas. S&G'

FRE 1285

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1285
  • Description: Technical Sergeant John M. Graham, a top turret gunner of the 384th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse:...
A P-38 Lightning of the 55th Fighter Group, 27 October 1943. Passed for publication 27 Oct 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '38FS/55FG. 27/10/43 Censor.' Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: "Flight", US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 2438

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2438
  • Description: A P-38 Lightning of the 55th Fighter Group, 27 October 1943. Passed for publication 27 Oct 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '38FS/55FG. 27/10/43...
Personnel of the 384th Bomb Group don their flight gear before a mission to Berlin in their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 24 Mar 1944.' [stamp] and '313403.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Berlin, 22/3/44, 231740.'

FRE 1284

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1284
  • Description: Personnel of the 384th Bomb Group don their flight gear before a mission to Berlin in their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed...
A P-38 Lightning (CG-C, 42-67064) of the 55th Fighter Group, 27 October 1943.

FRE 2439

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2439
  • Description: A P-38 Lightning (CG-C, 42-67064) of the 55th Fighter Group, 27 October 1943.
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31235) nicknamed 'Goin' Dog' of the 384th Bomb Group takes off for a mission. A censor has obscured the triangle P and serial number on the aircraft's tail. Image stamped on reverse: 'Sport and General.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 24 April 1944.' [stamp] and '313357.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Back from Berlin. Crews of US Fortress Station returning from the Berlin raid which took place recently. 34320. A Fortress takes off- destination Berlin

FRE 1292

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1292
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31235) nicknamed 'Goin' Dog' of the 384th Bomb Group takes off for a mission. A censor has obscured the...
Ground personnel of the 353rd Fighter Group prepare to fix a bomb to a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Sis", 28 November 1943. Not To Be Published 28 Nov 1943, Passed for publication Dec 4 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Fighters Now Carry Bombs. Photo Shows:- Bombing up a Thunderbolt P-47 at a U.S. Army Air Force station somewhere in Britain. G. November 1943. PN.' On reverse: Not To Be Published , Ministry of Information, Planet News, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Cens

FRE 2851

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2851
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 353rd Fighter Group prepare to fix a bomb to a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Sis", 28 November 1943. Not To Be Published 28 Nov...
Corporal Edward H. Haddax and ground crew of the 353rd Fighter Group fix a bomb onto a P-47 Thunderbolt, 28 November 1943. Not To Be Published 28 Nov 1943, Passed for publication Dec 4 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Fighters Now Carry Bombs. Photo Shows:- Bombing up a Thunderbolt P-47 at a U.S. Army Air Force station somewhere in Britain. Seated in cockpit is a member of the ground crew - Cpl. Edward H. Haddax, of Dallas, Texas. G. November 1943. PN.' On reverse: Not To Be Published , Ministry of

FRE 2850

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2850
  • Description: Corporal Edward H. Haddax and ground crew of the 353rd Fighter Group fix a bomb onto a P-47 Thunderbolt, 28 November 1943. Not To Be Published 28 Nov...
Captain James Cooper of the 78th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt.

FRE 2853

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2853
  • Description: Captain James Cooper of the 78th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt.
A P-51 Mustang (LH-X, serial number 44-15516) nicknamed "Danny Boy 2nd" of the 350th Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group after belly-landing near Raydon. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-51D-15-NA. "Danny Boy 2nd". 44-15516. 353rd FG, 350th FS. 8th Air Force.' On reverse: George J. Letzter [Stamp].

FRE 2852

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2852
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (LH-X, serial number 44-15516) nicknamed "Danny Boy 2nd" of the 350th Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group after belly-landing near...
Lieutenant-Colonel Loren G. McCollom of the 353rd Fighter Group with the tail of his P-47 Thunderbolt. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt. Col. Loren G. McCollom.'

FRE 2847

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2847
  • Description: Lieutenant-Colonel Loren G. McCollom of the 353rd Fighter Group with the tail of his P-47 Thunderbolt. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt. Col. Loren...
A ground crewman of the 91st Bomb Group works on the nose turret of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Film still from 'The Memphis Belle - A Story Of A Flying Fortress' (1944).

FRE 5736

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5736
  • Description: A ground crewman of the 91st Bomb Group works on the nose turret of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Film still from 'The Memphis Belle - A Story Of A Flying...
Machine guns on a P-51B Mustang of the 354th Fighter Group, 20 January 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'RF: 'Troublesome guns of early P-51B Mustangs.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Wing guns of the P-51B.' Passed for publication 20 Jan 1944. On reverse: Ministry of Information, Temple Press Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 2889

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2889
  • Description: Machine guns on a P-51B Mustang of the 354th Fighter Group, 20 January 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'RF: 'Troublesome guns of early P-51B...
A P-51B Mustang (GQ-A, serial number 43-12173) nicknamed "Peg O' My Heart" of the 355th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group at Boxted, 15 December 1943. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1943 and 13 Jan 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '354FG. Boxted. 12/43.' Printed caption on reverse: 'The P-51B - World's Fastest Fighter Plane. A new single-engined figher 'plane, the P-51B, is now escorting Flying Fortresses in raids over Germany. A new, improved version of the Mustang which has been used with such s

FRE 2890

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2890
  • Description: A P-51B Mustang (GQ-A, serial number 43-12173) nicknamed "Peg O' My Heart" of the 355th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group at Boxted, 15 December...
B-17 Flying Fortresses, including (DF-H) nicknamed "Marie" of the 91st Bomb Group in flight. Film still from 'The Memphis Belle - A Story Of A Flying Fortress' (1944).

FRE 5738

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5738
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses, including (DF-H) nicknamed "Marie" of the 91st Bomb Group in flight. Film still from 'The Memphis Belle - A Story Of A Flying...
A P-51B Mustang (GQ-A, serial number 43-12173) nicknamed "Peg O' My Heart" of the 355th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group taxying at Boxted, 15 December 1943. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1943 and 13 Jan 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '354FG. Boxted. 12/43.' Printed caption on reverse: 'The P-51B - World's Fastest Fighter Plane. A new single-engined figher 'plane, the P-51B, is now escorting Flying Fortresses in raids over Germany. A new, improved version of the Mustang which has been used wit

FRE 2887

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2887
  • Description: A P-51B Mustang (GQ-A, serial number 43-12173) nicknamed "Peg O' My Heart" of the 355th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group taxying at Boxted, 15...
A P-51 Mustang (FT-Q, serial number 44-63560) of the 354th Fighter Group

FRE 2888

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2888
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (FT-Q, serial number 44-63560) of the 354th Fighter Group