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Ground crew of the 93rd Bomb Group attend to the remains of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23745) nicknamed "Katy Bug" that crashed near Alconbury after losing two engines. Four people were killed and six were injured in the crash. Handwritten caption on reverse: ' '19/RF WD25. 93BG B24 tried to land with 2 engines out - crashed at Alconbury killing 4 - injured 6.'

FRE 767

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 767
  • Description: Ground crew of the 93rd Bomb Group attend to the remains of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23745) nicknamed "Katy Bug" that crashed near Alconbury...
Technical Sergeant Al Lee, from Little Rock, Arkansas, top-turret gunner of the 93rd Bomb Group, lines up his shot inside a B-24 Liberator at Alconbury. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press'[Stamp].'226123'[Censor no]. 'Passed for publication 11 Oct 1942' [stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Associated Press photo shows: Tech.Sgt. Al. Lee of Little Rock, Ark, top-gunner of the Liberty Lad". (Passed for publication - General Section, Press & Censorship Bureau, 11 October 1942).'

FRE 773

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 773
  • Description: Technical Sergeant A L Lee of the 93rd Bomb Group, in the top turret of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23742) nicknamed "Liberty Lad", October...
Sergeant J. Gardener and Staff Sergeant H Sena, both ground personnel of the 93rd Bomb Group, work on the engine of a B-24 Liberator at Alconbury. Image stamped on reverse: 'AIR SER (LIBERATOR).'231048 '[Censor no].'Passed for publication 6 Nov 42'[stamp]. 'Planet News'[stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo shows: "Liberators" flying engineers overhauling one of the engines, at a U.S.Army Air Corps station some-where in England. They are Sgt. J.C. Gardener, from Keyport, New Jersey, working over the

FRE 772

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 772
  • Description: Sergeant J. Gardener and Staff Sergeant H Sena, both ground personnel of the 93rd Bomb Group, work on the engine of a B-24 Liberator at Alconbury...
Ground crew of the 92nd Bomb Group refuel a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9148) nicknamed "Boomerang". Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright General Press Photos Ltd.' [stamp]. 'Passed for Publication E.T.O U.S.A.' [stamp] Printed caption on reverse: 'Refuelling a new Flying Fortress ready for operations over enemy -occupied Europe. The aircraft now fully justifies her name, as the Huns have learned to their cost.' A second caption was attached to the reverse, however this has been lost or damaged

FRE 742

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 742
  • Description: Ground crew of the 92nd Bomb Group refuel a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9148) nicknamed "Boomerang". Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright...
Sergeant John Pysarchuk of the 92nd Bomb Group gives a talk about a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9022) nicknamed "Alabama Exterminator II" to Air Training Cadets who are on a tour of the United States Eighth Air Force base at Bovingdon. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 2 DEC 1942.' [stamp]; 'Approved for Issue 2 Dec 1942.' [stamp], 'Copyright Current Affairs LTD.' [stamp] and '236338' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'A flight of A.T.C. boys on a visit to an American Air

FRE 743

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 743
  • Description: Sergeant John Pysarchuk of the 92nd Bomb Group gives a talk about a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9022) nicknamed "Alabama Exterminator II"...
Personnel of the 92nd Bomb Group enjoy refreshments with ladies of the American Red Cross at Alconbury. Caption printed on image: 'American Red Cross Clubmobile "somewhere in Great Britain." "JUST BACK FROM THE TARGET." 4. Passed by US Army Censor no 21 ETO USA.'

FRE 740

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 740
  • Description: Personnel of the 92nd Bomb Group enjoy refreshments with ladies of the American Red Cross at Alconbury. Caption printed on image: 'American Red Cross...
Master Sergeant Boyles, a waist gunner of the 92nd Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 4 Sep 1942' [stamp]. '219841'[Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'For first publication in Morning Papers on Monday Sept 7th. WHERE'S THOSE NAZIS ? New York Times Photo shows Master Sgt. Boyles of Leaksvilles, North Carolina, stands between belts of cannon bullets ready for action aboard a Flying Fortress which is based in an all-American air stati

FRE 741

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 741
  • Description: Master Sergeant Boyles, a waist gunner of the 92nd Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for...
Lieutenant Helen Pierson, an army nurse based at Wimpole Hall- an 8th Air Force hospital- near Bassingbourn, christens a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group named "Lady Helen of Wimpole" in her honour. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4559 "Lady Helen of Wimpole".'

FRE 734

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 734
  • Description: Lieutenant Helen Pierson, an army nurse based at Wimpole Hall- an 8th Air Force hospital- near Bassingbourn, christens a B-17 Flying Fortress of the...
American Red Cross a visit to a bomber crew of the 92nd Bomb Group after a mission. B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9020) nicknamed "Phyllis" is in the background. Caption printed on image: 'American Red Cross Clubmobile "somewhere in Great Britain." "JUST BACK FROM THE TARGET." 4. Passed by US Army Censor no 21 ETO USA.'

FRE 737

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 737
  • Description: American Red Cross a visit to a bomber crew of the 92nd Bomb Group after a mission. B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9020) nicknamed "Phyllis"...
German soldiers with a captured B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 230081) nicknamed "USS Aliquippa" of the 92nd Bomb Group that crashed in Holland. 12 August 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '92BG with German guards in Holland- 409 BS.' Handwritten caption on revserse: '12/8/43 B-17 PY-O 230081. SD Holland 1943, 92BG.'

FRE 753

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 753
  • Description: German soldiers with a captured B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 230081) nicknamed "USS Aliquippa" of the 92nd Bomb Group that crashed in Holland...
A B-24 Liberator (NB-G_, serial number 42-52293) nicknamed "Judy's Buggy" of the 44th Bomb Group flies over countryside. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44 BG.'

FRE 683

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 683
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (NB-G_, serial number 42-52293) nicknamed "Judy's Buggy" of the 44th Bomb Group flies over countryside. Handwritten caption on...
Second Lieutenant Jas H. Montgomery Jr., a bombardier of the 303rd Bomb Group, writes down his details for the Current Affairs Photographer. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257521.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on revese: 'Holder of the Air Medal and 2 oak leaf clusters, 2nd Lieut. (bombardier) Jas. H. Montgomery, Jr, writes down personal particulars for our photographer at a British base. He has taken part in 13 raids o

FRE 993

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 993
  • Description: Second Lieutenant James H Montgomery Jr., a bombardier of the 303rd Bomb Group, writes down his details for the Current Affairs Photographer. Behind...
Second Lieutenant William J Andersen, of the 303rd Bomb Group, smokes a cigar during a game of cards. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257542.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Formerly a bank clerk in New York, 2nd Lieut Willaim J. Andersen, whose home is with his parents at 49 Garden Street, Roslyn Htd, N.Y., has navigated his plane in 17 raids on the Hun.This has gained him the Air Medal and 2 Clusters at the

FRE 992

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 992
  • Description: Second Lieutenant William J Anderson, of the 303rd Bomb Group, smokes a cigar during a game of cards. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current...
Group Commander Colonel Eugene H. Snavely carves the roast at the base of the 44th Bomb Group at Shipdham, Norfolk, 1944.

FRE 674

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 674
  • Description: Group Commander Colonel Eugene H. Snavely carves the roast at the base of the 44th Bomb Group at Shipdham, Norfolk, 1944.
Staff Sergeant Max M Westfall, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, fixes a badminton racquet. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257541.'[Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Badminton after bombing Jerry is the relaxation of S/Sgt ( Gunner) Max M. Westfall, of 2044, N. Waco Ave. Wichita, Kansas, a former store clerk in his home town. Aged 23 he has been on 14 raids and won the Air Medal and one cluster. Educated at Which

FRE 988

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 988
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Max M Westfall, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, fixes a badminton racquet. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.'...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group fly in formation.

FRE 687

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 687
  • Description: Two B-17Gs of the 91st BG, both most likely assigned to the 401st Bomb Squadron. The foreground ship's radio call number is illegible, but her call...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-F, serial number 42-5763) nicknamed "Bomb Boogie" of the 91st Bomb Group. Image watermarked: 'Crown Copyright Reserved.' Handwritten caption on reverse: '17/7/43 Tempsford [refers to Bomb Boogie's forced landing at RAF Tempsford on this date] MIA 6/9/43.'

FRE 689

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 689
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-F, serial number 42-5763) nicknamed "Bomb Boogie" of the 91st Bomb Group. Image watermarked: 'Crown Copyright Reserved.'...
Colonel Larry Thomas of the 453rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Larry Thomas 453BG.'

FRE 1851

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1851
  • Description: Colonel Larry Thomas of the 453rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Larry Thomas 453BG.'
First Lieutenant John J. Askins, a pilot of the 91st Bomb Group, in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-K, serial number 42-97851) nicknamed "Qualified Quail", during a practice mission in 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'John Askins pilot Qualified Quail riding co-pilot on practice run with 2 91st. Mickey ships. Fall 1944'

FRE 690

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 690
  • Description: First Lieutenant John J. Askins, a pilot of the 91st Bomb Group, in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-K, serial number 42-97851) nicknamed...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group lands at Bassingbourn, 19 March 1943. Image stamped on reverse: 'The Aeroplane.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 19 Feb 1943.' [stamp] and '254315.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Boeing Fortress II in squadron service in Great Britain.'

FRE 692

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 692
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group lands at Bassingbourn, 19 March 1943. Image stamped on reverse: 'The Aeroplane.' [stamp], 'Passed for...