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Personnel of the 389th Bomb Group stand atop the engine of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-40787) nicknamed "Vagabond King".  Sitting (left to right): Staff Sergeant David C Shattles, Staff Sergeant Louis H Raines, Corporal Alfred P Rossi. Standing (left to right)Second Lieutenant Masco, First Lieutenant Marvin Mendlesohn, First Lieutenant George A Brinton, Captain John B. McCormick, Staff Sergeant William J Budai, Staff Sergeant Richard W Weaver

'They have bombed ten different countries. Associated
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 650
  • Description: Personnel of the 389th Bomb Group stand atop the engine of a B-24D Liberator, serial number 42-40787, named, Vagabond King. Sitting ( left to right...
A group photograph of the crew of a B-24 Liberator (QK-D+, serial number 42-51126) nicknamed "Umbriago", 506th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Group, Shipdham, 1944. Standing at the back are: Lieutenant Harry C. Bate, the Co-Pilot, from Ashland, Ohio; Lieutenant John B. Conrad, a Navigator, from Lexington, Kentucky; Captain John H. Jones, a Navigator, from Boston, Massachusetts; Lieutenant Leonard C. Waldo, a Navigator, from Detroit, Michigan; Lieutenant Michael I. Connery, the Bombardier, from Georgetown, Conne
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 645
  • Description: A group photograph of the crew of a B-24 Liberator (GC-Q, serial number 42-51126) nicknamed "Umbriago", of the 579th Bomb Squadron of the 392nd Bomb...
B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for takeoff at Shipdham in 1943. The 'Flying Eight-Ball' emblem of the 68th Bomb Squadron is visible on the nose of the leading aircraft. Image stamped with field press censor, 1943. Press Agency photograph- original printed caption has been removed.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 644
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for takeoff at Shipdham in 1943. The 'Flying Eight-Ball' emblem of the 68th Bomb Squadron is visible on...
Pilot Officer "Rusty", the mascot of the 44th Bomb Group, stands in front of a B-24 Liberator at Shipdham. Image stamped with Ministry of Information press censor, 25 October 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Pilot Officer "Rusty" - dog of many missions. Pilot Officer "Rusty" - mascot of a liberator operating from this country, was flown to England from the U.S. He has "taken part" in numerous bombing raids including that made on the oilfields at Ploesti. Associated Press Photo Shows: "Rusty" sits noncha
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 649
  • Description: Pilot Officer "Rusty", the mascot of the 44th Bomb Group, stands in front of a B-24 Liberator at Shipdham. Image stamped with Ministry of Information...
A bomber crew of  the 67th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator (NB-N_, serial number 42-109820) nicknamed: "The Wasp Nest".
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 648
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 67th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator (NB-N_, serial number 42-109820) nicknamed: "The Wasp Nest".
An engineer of the 44th Bomb Group works on a telegraph pole inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-6453). Handwritten caption on reverse: '26453, 44BG, B-24H, telegraph pole support.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 647
  • Description: An engineer of the 44th Bomb Group works on a telegraph pole inside a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-6453). Handwritten caption on reverse: '26453...
B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for take off at Shipdham in 1943. A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23818) nicknamed "Bela" leads the lineup; one of her waist gunners is at his position. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 16 FEB 1943 General Section Press & Censorship Bureau' and 'Reviewed and Passed U.S. Army 16 Feb 1943 Press Officer No. 21 E.T.O.' Printed caption on reverse: '21-25. Liberator bombers taxi-ing up to take off for the start of an operational patrol at their
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 662
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for take off at Shipdham in 1943. The B-24D Liberator, 41-23818, Texan II, formerly, Bela, piloted...
Technical Sergeant F.G. Capuano of the 44th Bomb Group dons his electrically heated flight suit. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 16 FEB 1943 General Section Press and Censorship Bureau.' Printed caption on reverse: '16. T/Sgt. F.G. Capuano, from Boston, Mass. A wireless operator, putting on his electrically heated suit before the take-off on an operational flight "somewhere in England". And February 17th 1943 PN.' Handwritten caption on reverse: '44 BG.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 661
  • Description: Technical Sergeant F.G. Capuano of the 44th Bomb Group dons his electrically heated flight suit. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 16...
General Jacob Devers inspects an aircrew of the 44th Bomb Group and their B-24 Liberator, following the mission to Ploesti. Image stamped: 'Passed for Publication 23 NOV 1943.' Printed caption on reverse: '30949. Gen Devers Inspecting air crews who went to Ploesti. S. &. G.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 663
  • Description: General Jacob Devers inspects an aircrew of the 44th Bomb Group and their B-24 Liberator, following the mission to Ploesti. Image stamped: 'Passed for...
Ground Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group conduct work on the engines of a B-24 Liberator.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 658
  • Description: Ground Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group conduct work on the engines of a B-24 Liberator.
Staff Sergeant Frank Maruszewski and Flight Officer Tom Clifford of the 44th Bomb Group tinker with their equipment. Handwritten caption on reverse (written by Colonel William R Cameron): 'Frank Maruszewski- TG Tom Clifford- Nav. Cameron'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 657
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Frank Maruszewski and Flight Officer Tom Clifford of the 44th Bomb Group tinker with their equipment. Handwritten caption on reverse...
Two airmen of the 44th Bomb Group put on their electrically heated flight suits. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 16 FEB 1943 General Section Press and Censorship Bureau.' Printed caption to reverse has been damaged- remaining text reads: '...electrically heated suit before the take-off on an operational flight from a U.S. Bomber Command base "somewhere in England".'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 660
  • Description: Two airmen of the 44th Bomb Group put on their electrically heated flight suits. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 16 FEB 1943 General...
Aircrew watch ground personnel of the 44th Bomb Group conduct repairs to the B-24 Liberator they fly, (serial number 41-24229) nicknamed "Buzzin' Bear" at a North African airbase. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'N.A.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 659
  • Description: Aircrew watch ground personnel of the 44th Bomb Group conduct repairs to the B-24 Liberator they fly, (serial number 41-24229) nicknamed "Buzzin' Bear...
General George Stratemeyer, Colonel Johnson, Major Howard Moore and Lieutenant R.I. Brown look at a B-24 Liberator, whilst conducting an inspection of the 44th Bomb Group base at Shipdham. 21 April 1943. Official Photograph: Caption printed on front of image: '(GPR-26-15-44)( 21-4-43)( INSPECTING GEN. & MAJ MOORE) Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Left to right- General Statemeyer Col Johnson Howard Moore Lt. R. I. Brown ACFT - Supy Q - note another ACFT with Q on trail in background I am still certain the
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 654
  • Description: General George Stratemeyer, Colonel Leon Johnson, Major Howard Moore and Lieutenant Robert I Brown look at a B-24 Liberator, whilst conducting an...
A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 97th Bomb Group return to base and fly over the airfield. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 18 Aug 1942.' [stamp], 'Air (Boeing) FLY.' [written annotation], '216124.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'US FLYING FORTRESSES RAID ROUEN IN DAYLIGHT. Associated Press Photo Shows: The last group to return fly over the airfield.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 891
  • Description: A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 97th Bomb Group return to base and fly over the airfield. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.'...
Colonel Frank A. Armstrong of the 97th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Photographed by US Army Air Air Forces.' [caption], 'US Official Phot No. USB 230. (WA) Distributed by the Ministry of Information.' [caption] 'USAA(BRI)CCC:TYPE.' [written annotation] Printed caption on reverse: 'LEADER OF THE US BOMBING ATTACK ON WILHELMSHAVEN. Photo shows:- Col. Frank A. Armstrong of Asheville N.C. who led the bombing attack on Wilhelmshaven- the first American air a
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 890
  • Description: Colonel Frank A. Armstrong of the 97th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Photographed by US Army Air...
Captain Fred Dallas, a pilot of the 97th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9043) nicknamed "Peggy 'D' II". Image via BL Davies Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Office of War Information, American Embassy, London.' [stamp]. 'Passed by the censor no. 224594.' [caption] Printed caption on reverse: 'FORTRESSES SHOOT DOWN 13 IN BIG SWEEP VICTORY. Last Friday October 21, US Flying Fortresses, escorted by 400 Fighters including the Eagle Squadrons rece
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 889
  • Description: Captain Fred Dallas, a pilot of the 97th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress (see below for SN) nicknamed "Peggy 'D' II". Note by...
Lieutenant Harry R. Erickson, from Mankato, Minnesota, a bombardier of the 97th Bomb Group inside the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress. A censor has obscured the ammunition to the bottom left of Erickson. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 25 Jul 1942.' [stamp], 'Air(Boeing).' [written annotation] and '212091.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICAN FLYING FORTRESSES WAIT FOR ZERO HOUR. Associated Press Photo Shows: Lt. Harry Erickson from Mankato, Mi
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 888
  • Description: Lieutenant Harry R. Erickson, from Mankato, Minnesota, a bombardier of the 97th Bomb Group inside the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress. A censor has...
A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. From left to right, they are Sergeant B.B. Cunningham of Tupelo, Missouri; Sergeant R.L. Golay of Fredonia, Kansas; Second Lieutenant M. Dorton of Long Beach; and Major Charles C. Kegelman. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 11 Jul 1942.' [stamp], 'Not to be published until 12/7/42.' [stamp], 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'USA (NIR)CCC.' [written annotation] and '209807.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on rev
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 913
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 15th Bomb Squadron, 301st Bomb Group with an RAF Douglas Boston of No 226 Squadron, after being awarded medals, 4 July 1942. From...
Three airmen of the 301st Bomb Group with a jeep and an A-20 Havoc. Handwritten caption on reverse: '3/3/43.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 912
  • Description: Three airmen of the 301st Bomb Group with a jeep and an A-20 Havoc. Handwritten caption on reverse: '3/3/43.'