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The Duchess of Kent, General D. Hunter and Colonel Edward Anderson of the 4th Fighter Group inspect a P-47 Thunderbolt during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed as censored 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Ke
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2364
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent, General D. Hunter and Colonel Edward Anderson of the 4th Fighter Group inspect a P-47 Thunderbolt during a royal visit to Debden...
Captain Thomas J. Andrews, Captain Gilbert Halsey and Major John G. Dufour of the 4th Fighter Group after receiving the Eagle Squadron Insignia during a royal visit, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2365
  • Description: Captain Thomas J. Andrews, Captain Gilbert Halsey and Major John G. Dufour of the 4th Fighter Group after receiving the Eagle Squadron Insignia during...
Captain William Cameron of the 98th Bomb Group with the tail of a B-24 Liberator damaged during a mission over Ploesti. Handwritten caption on reverse: '98 BG Liberator damaged over Ploesti- Bill Cameron.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6380
The Duchess of Kent inspects personnel of 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone Photo Shows: The Duchess of Kent reviewing the m
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2366
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent inspects personnel of 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed...
Diagram of strafing an aifield.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6361
  • Description: Diagram of strafing an aifield.
The Duchess of Kent gives Captain Thomas J. Andrews of the 4th Fighter Group an Eagle Squadron insignia plaque during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keysto
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2363
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent gives Captain Thomas J. Andrews of the 4th Fighter Group an Eagle Squadron insignia plaque during a royal visit to Debden, June...
Diagram of strategic cities in Europe and their distance from the British Isles.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6362
  • Description: Diagram of strategic cities in Europe and their distance from the British Isles.
The Duchess of Kent during a royal visit to the 4th Fighter Group at Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone Photo Shows: Left to Right: Col. Anderson, of Tampa, Fla., Comm
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2362
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent during a royal visit to the 4th Fighter Group at Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse...
The Duchess of Kent inspects personnel of 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone Photo Shows: Left to Right: Col. Anderson, of Ta
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2361
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent inspects personnel of 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed...
The Duchess of Kent inspects personnel of 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone Photo Shows: Left to Right: Col. Anderson, of Ta
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2360
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent inspects personnel of 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed...
Diagram of close escort formation.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6365
  • Description: Diagram of close escort formation.
The Duchess of Kent, Colonel Edward Anderson and General Frankel D. Hunter inspect aP-47 Thunderbolt of the 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed as censored 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2359
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent, Colonel Edward Anderson and General Frank D Hunter inspect a P-47 Thunderbolt of the 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to...
P-38 Lightnings of the 55th Fighter Group fly in formation during a mission.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6366
  • Description: P-38J-10-LO Lightnings of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group fly in formation during a mission. CG-H is likely s/n 42-67811. The other OD P...
Lieutenant-General Devers, General Hunter and US Ambassador John Gilbert Winnant inspect a propellor frame during a visit to the 4th Fighter Group at Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 17 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Mr Winant And Gen. Devers Visit U.S. Airfields In Britain. Mr. J.G. Winant, the American Ambassador in Britain and Lt. Gen. Devers, Commanding General of U.S. Forces in the ETO visited recently U.S. airfields in Britain. They saw the briefing of crews, Flying Fortresses and T
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2358
  • Description: Lieutenant-General Devers, General Hunter and US Ambassador John Gilbert Winnant inspect a propellor frame during a visit to the 4th Fighter Group at...
Diagram of hit and run fighter manoeuvres.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6363
  • Description: Diagram of hit and run fighter manoeuvres.
Lieutenant-General Devers talks to personnel of the 4th Fighter Group during a visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed as censored 17 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Mr Winant And Gen. Devers Visit U.S. Airfields In Britain. Mr. J.G. Winant, the American Ambassador in Britain and Lt. Gen. Devers, Commanding General of U.S. Forces in the ETO visited recently U.S. airfields in Britain. They saw the briefing of crews, Flying Fortresses and Thunderbolts in flight and they inspected the crews. Keystone Photo
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2357
  • Description: Lieutenant-General Devers talks to personnel of the 4th Fighter Group during a visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed as censored 17 Jun 1943. Printed...
Diagram of "Split S" fighter manoeuvres.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6364
  • Description: Diagram of "Split S" fighter manoeuvres.
Lieutenant-General Devers inspects personnel of the 4th Fighter Group during a visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 17 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Mr Winant And Gen. Devers Visit U.S. Airfields In Britain. Mr. J.G. Winant, the American Ambassador in Britain and Lt. Gen. Devers, Commanding General of U.S. Forces in the ETO visited recently U.S. airfields in Britain. They saw the briefing of crews, Flying Fortresses and Thunderbolts in flight and they inspected the crews. Keystone P
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2356
  • Description: Lieutenant-General Devers inspects personnel of the 4th Fighter Group during a visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 17 Jun 1943. Printed...
Ground crew of the 354th Fighter Group load ammunition into a P-51 Mustang. Written on slide casing: '354 Boxted.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6370
  • Description: Ground crew of the 354th Fighter Group load ammunition into a P-51 Mustang. Written on slide casing: '354 Boxted.' Armourer Sgt Marvin 'Marv' Lippoff...
US Ambassador John Gilbert Winant talks to personnel of the 4th Fighter Group and Lieutenant-General Devers during a visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed as censored 17 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Mr Winant And Gen. Devers Visit U.S. Airfields In Britain. Mr. J.G. Winant, the American Ambassador in Britain and Lt. Gen. Devers, Commanding General of U.S. Forces in the ETO visited recently U.S. airfields in Britain. They saw the briefing of crews, Flying Fortresses and Thunderbolts in flight and th
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2354
  • Description: US Ambassador John Gilbert Winant talks to personnel of the 4th Fighter Group and Lieutenant-General Devers during a visit to Debden, June 1943...