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The Duchess of Kent inspects a P-47 Thunderbolt 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 lookin

FRE 2368

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2368
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent inspects a P-47 Thunderbolt of 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943...
A pilot in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt.

FRE 6375

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6375
  • Description: CAPT Robert S. Johnson of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th FG in the cockpit of his P-47D serial 42-76234 "All Hell" (coded HV-P).
The Duchess of Kent gives the Eagle Squadron insignia toMajor John G. Dufour of the 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

FRE 2367

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2367
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent gives the Eagle Squadron insignia toMajor John G. Dufour of the 4th Fighter Group, during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943...
A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 78th Fighter Group and a Spitfire of 402 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force. Handwritten on slide casing:"WZ:J 78FG AE-C Spitfire". Film still.

FRE 6376

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6376
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 78th Fighter Group and a Spitfire of 402 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force. Handwritten on slide casing:"WZ:J 78FG AE-C...
The Duchess of Kent shakes hands with Colonel Ross G. Hoyt of the 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

FRE 2370

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2370
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent shakes hands with Colonel Ross G. Hoyt of the 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication...
Two airmen admire pin ups inside a crew building.

FRE 6377

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6377
  • Description: Walker Mahurin (left) and an airman of the 56th Fighter Group admire a pin up inside a crew building.
The Duchess of Kent gives Captain Gilbert Halsey of the 4th Fighter Group a plaque of the Eagle Squadron insignia 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. Key

FRE 2369

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2369
  • Description: The Duchess of Kent gives Captain Gilbert Halsey of the 4th Fighter Group a plaque of the Eagle Squadron insignia during a royal visit to Debden, June...
Lieutenant Jack Havener of the 344th Bomb Group admires a pin up nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-95952) nicknamed "You've 'Ad It". Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: '"You've 'Ad It!"- Harrison. Actually taken on Stansted, July 1944.'

FRE 6379

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6379
  • Description: Lieutenant Jack Havener of the 344th Bomb Group admires a pin up nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-95952) nicknamed "You've 'Ad It". Image...
The nose art of a B-26 Marauder (K9-Q, serial number 42-95912) nicknamed "You Cawnt Miss It!" of the 344th Bomb Group.

FRE 6378

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6378
  • Description: The nose art of a B-26 Marauder (K9-Q, serial number 42-95912) nicknamed "You Cawnt Miss It!" of the 344th Bomb Group.
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

FRE 2364

  • 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.

FRE 2365

  • 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.'

FRE 6380

  • 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

FRE 2366

  • 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.

FRE 6361

  • 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

FRE 2363

  • 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.

FRE 6362

  • 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

FRE 2362

  • 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

FRE 2361

  • 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

FRE 2360

  • 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.

FRE 6365

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6365
  • Description: Diagram of close escort formation.