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P-47 Thunderbolt (D5-H, serial number 42-76297) of the 365th Fighter Group that has crash landed on a beach. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Serial 276297 D5-H.'

FRE 9695

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9695
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolt (D5-H, serial number 42-76297) of the 365th Fighter Group that has crash landed on a beach. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Serial...
P-38 Lightnings, including (serial number 42-8624) and (serial number 42-3235), of the 10th Photographic Reconnaissance Group in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: '19/8/44.'

FRE 10103

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10103
  • Description: F-5E Lightnings of the 34th Reconnaissance Squadron of the 10th Photographic Reconnaissance Group in flight. The closest aircraft to the camera with...
The wreck of a P-47 Thunderbolt (D5-F, serial number 42-75107) of the 365th Fighter Group that crash landed on D-Day. Handwritten caption on reverse: '275107 C/L Beaulieu 6/6/44 after damage by bomb burst 365 FG.'

FRE 9696

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9696
  • Description: The wreck of a P-47 Thunderbolt (coded D5-F)of the 386th Fighter Squadron, 365th FG in June 1944.
A P-38 Lightning (B9-A, serial number 42-67297) of the 496th Fighter Training Group in flight.

FRE 10102

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10102
  • Description: A P-38 Lightning (B9-A, serial number 42-67297) of the 496th Fighter Training Group in flight.
The wreck of a P-47 Thunderbolt pf the 368th Fighter Group that has crash landed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '396th FS, 368th FG, 9th Air Force.'

FRE 9697

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9697
  • Description: The wreck of a P-47 Thunderbolt pf the 368th Fighter Group that has crash landed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '396th FS, 368th FG, 9th Air Force.'
P-38 Lightnings, including (N2-K) nicknamed "Betty A III", of the 363th Fighter Group in flight.

FRE 10101

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10101
  • Description: P-38J Lightnings of the 364th Fighter Group in flight, including 42-67978 N2-K of the 383rd Fighter Squadron, nicknamed "Betty A III" on the right and...
The wreck of a P-47 Thunderbolt (C2-F) of the 368th Fighter Group that has crash landed.

FRE 9698

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9698
  • Description: The wreck of a P-47 Thunderbolt (C2-F) of the 368th Fighter Group that has crash landed.
A young boy inspects the wreck of a P-47 Thunderbolt of the Royal Canadian Air Force in France. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'After the man who gave me the photo. This P47 belly landed in July 44 at Bois Arnault (Normandie) near Rugles. The day after a British fighter burned it. The Canadian pilot of the P-47 was taken by German SS and killed the following night. The murderers were found after war and taken back to the place at Rugles for the reconstitution of the killing. Z left US star. Razorback? Ha

FRE 9699

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9699
  • Description: A young boy inspects the wreck of a P-47 Thunderbolt of the Royal Canadian Air Force in France. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'After the man who...
Four B-26 Marauders of the 598th Bomb Squadron, 397th Bomb Group fly in formation. Handwritten caption on reverse: '397BG, 598BS.'

FRE 10900

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10900
  • Description: Four B-26 Marauders of the 598th Bomb Squadron, 397th Bomb Group fly in formation. Handwritten caption on reverse: '397BG, 598BS.'
A P-47 Thunderbolt (WZ-Z, serial number 41-6630) of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group mid-flight. Handwritten on slide casing: '78th F.G.'

FRE 10764

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10764
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (WZ-Z, serial number 41-6630) of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group mid-flight. Handwritten on slide casing: '78th F.G.'...
97th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortresses, including (serial number 44-6181), drop their payloads on Lechfeld airdrome on the 12th of September 1944. Printed caption on reverse: '62004 AC - Bombs Away - Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 15th Air Force release their string of bombs on the airdrome at Lechfeld, Germany, 12 Sept. 1944. U.S. Air Force Photo.' On reverse: Substandard Original Material and US Air Force 1361st Photographic Squadron AAVS (MAC) Photo [Stamps].

FRE 10140

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10140
  • Description: 97th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortresses, including (serial number 44-6181), drop their payloads on Lechfeld airdrome on the 12th of September 1944...
A line of 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group P-47 Thunderbolts at Duxford airbase. The two at the front are MX-S (serial number 42-27339) and MX-W (serial number 42-26387), nicknamed "Miss Behave". Handwritten on slide casing: '78th F.G.'

FRE 10765

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10765
  • Description: A line of 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group P-47 Thunderbolts at Duxford airbase. The two at the front are MX-S (serial number 42-27339) and...
A P-51 Mustang (MX-A, serial number 44-1346) of the 31st Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide casing: '78th F.G.[sic]'

FRE 10766

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10766
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (MX-A, serial number 44-1346) of the 31st Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide casing: '78th F.G.[sic]'
A frontal view of a 78th Fighter Group P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Big Beautiful Doll". Handwritten on slide casing: '78th F.G.'

FRE 10767

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10767
  • Description: A frontal view of a 78th Fighter Group P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Big Beautiful Doll". Handwritten on slide casing: '78th F.G.'
A P-51 Mustang ('5Q') of the 504th Fighter Squadron, 339th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '504FS, 339th F.G.'

FRE 10768

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10768
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang ('5Q') of the 504th Fighter Squadron, 339th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '504FS, 339th F.G.'
A P-51 Mustang (D7-C) of the 503rd Fighter Squadron, 339th Fighter Group is parked alongside a B-24 Liberator.

FRE 10769

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10769
  • Description: Lieutenant Colonel Dale E Shafers' P-51 Mustang 44-14671 'D7-C' of the 503rd Fighter Squadron, 339th Fighter Group is parked alongside a B-24...
A 328th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group P-51 Mustang (PE-X, serial number 44-14111) is at the front of a line of fighter aircraft of various Groups. Behind PE-X is a P-47 Thunderbolt (LM-S) of the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group; behind that is a P-51 Mustang (CL-P, serial number 44-14291) of the 338th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group; and behind that is a P-47 Thunderbolt (PI-T) of the 360th Fighter Squadron, 356th Fighter Group. The line of fighter aircraft continues beyond. Handwrit

FRE 10770

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10770
  • Description: A 328th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group P-51 Mustang (PE-X, serial number 44-14111) is at the front of a line of fighter aircraft of various...
Workers unload a P-47 Thunderbolt from frieght vessel at a British port. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 19 Feb 1944.' [stamp] and '306149.' [Censor no] Printed caption on reverse: 'MASS EQUIPMENT ARRIVES IN BRITAIN, FROM US- PREPARES FOR INVASION. Thunderbolts being unloaded froma freighter at a British port.'

FRE 9690

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9690
  • Description: Workers unload a P-47 Thunderbolt from frieght vessel at a British port. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication...
Ground personnel of the 365th Fighter Group work on the engine of a P-47 Thunderbolt.

FRE 9689

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9689
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 365th Fighter Group work on the engine of a P-47 Thunderbolt.
A P-47 Thunderbolt (HV-A, serial number 42-26418) of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group after the end of the war. Handwritten on slide casing: '56th F.G.'

FRE 10761

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10761
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (HV-A, serial number 42-26418) of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group after the end of the war. Handwritten on slide...