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The tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30366) of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "(GM-13-1-96) (17-9-43) A/C No. 366."

FRE 4011

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4011
  • Description: The tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30366) of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "(GM-13-1-96) (17-9-43) A/C No. 366."
Personnel of the 306th Bomb Group outside a Nissen hut. Handwritten caption on reverse: '306 via R. Custer.'

FRE 4398

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4398
  • Description: Personnel of the 306th Bomb Group outside a Nissen hut. Handwritten caption on reverse: '306 via R. Custer.'
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5722) nicknamed "Lady Liberty" of the 305th Bomb Group after a direct flak hit over Holland. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Top. FAW/18X/C. A-25722 AC - With its tail assembly completely destroyed as the result of a direct hit by German flak over Flushing, Holland, the Flying Fortress "Lady Liberty" is seen here finishing its final flight. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 4331

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4331
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29807) nicknamed "Lady Liberty" of the 305th Bomb Group after a direct flak hit over Holland. Handwritten...
A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. A censor has obscured the insignia on the men's jackets. Passed as censored 29 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'First American Raid On Germany. Flying Fortresses And Liberators Of The U.S. Army Air Corps Carried Out Their First Raid On Germany On Wednesday Last. O.P.S., Left To Right: Sergt. Ward W. Kirkpatrick, (Kalispele, Mont.); T/Sgt. Lucian W. Means, (Luguna Beach, Cal.); 1st Lt. Milton K. Conver, (Cincinnatti, Ohio); 2nd Lt

FRE 4192

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4192
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. A censor has obscured the insignia on the men's jackets. Passed as censored 29...
The control tower at Thorpe Abbotts, home of the 100th Bomb Group, 1952. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1952, 100 BG.'

FRE 4119

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4119
  • Description: The control tower at Thorpe Abbotts, home of the 100th Bomb Group, 1952. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1952, 100 BG.'
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 306th Bomb Group prepares for take off. A censor has written on the image: "Cut flash eliminators on guns and tone." Passed as censored 25 Nov 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortress Takes Off At Dawn. Associated Press Photo Shows:- A Flying Fortress takes off at dawn from a Bomber Station "somewhere in England" to continue the all-out air offensive against Germany. GLE 262627/8. 25-11-43-Y.' On reverse: Ministry of Information, Associated Press and US Army General

FRE 4399

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4399
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 306th Bomb Group prepares for take off. A censor has written on the image: "Cut flash eliminators on guns and tone."...
A bomber crew of the 3-3rd Bomb Group with theri B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Charley Horse". A censor has obscured the insignia on the men's jackets. Passed for publication 8 Sep 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '6/9/43 Raid. 303BG.' Printed caption attached: '"Forts" Raid Southern Germany For First Time. Associated Press Photo Shows:- The crew of the Flying Fortress, "Charley Horse", seen on their return from the raid. TET 260298. 7-9-43-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO

FRE 4193

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4193
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 3-3rd Bomb Group with theri B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Charley Horse". A censor has obscured the insignia on the men's...
Colonel Joseph V. Mazzone of the 303rd Bomb Group, paints the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Duchess." Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How The Boys Live And Work At Flying Fortress Station In England. Wide World Photo Shows:- Col. Joseph V. Mazzone, 314 East 165th Street, N.Y.C., paints another swastika, indicating another German shot down, on his Fortress, "The Duchess". WW/ALA. 26-1-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army Ge

FRE 4198

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4198
  • Description: Corporal Joseph V. Mazzone of the 303rd Bomb Group, paints the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Duchess." Passed for publication 25 Jan...
The nose art of B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30412) nicknamed "Mischief Maker II" of the 96th Bomb Group, flown by Captain Iverson. Official caption on image: "(GM-1-12-96)(11-8-43)." Handwritten caption on reverse: '230412. 11/8/43 (F). MIA 4/3/44. Cpt. Iverson (P)[Pilot].'

FRE 4014

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4014
  • Description: The nose art of B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30412) nicknamed "Mischief Maker II" of the 96th Bomb Group, flown by Captain Iverson. Official...
Ground personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Green Hornet". Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How The Boys Live And Work At Flying Fortress Station In England. Wide World Photo Shows:- Ground crew at work on a Fortress. WW/ALA. 26-1-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 4199

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4199
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Green Hornet". Passed for publication 25 Jan...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Miss Shakmate" of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "(GM-44-1-96)(25-10-43) Shake Mate." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'McClatchy (P)'.

FRE 4015

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4015
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Miss Shakmate" of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "(GM-44-1-96)(25-10-43) Shake Mate...
The mission board of the 100th Bomb Group at Thorpe Abbotts. Handwritten caption on reverse: '100th BG'.

FRE 4118

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4118
  • Description: The mission board of the 351st Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group at Thorpe Abbotts, taken some time after 6 February 1945 as this was the date that...
Staff Sergeant Leonard Estabrooke of the 303rd Bomb Group works on the wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How The Boys Live And Work At Flying Fortress Station In England. Wide World Photo Shows:- Staff Sergeant Leonard Estabrooke, Lakeside Park, Yardville(?), N.J., rivets new plates on Fortress wing damaged by flak. WW/ALA. 26-1-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [S

FRE 4196

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4196
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Leonard Estabrooke of the 303rd Bomb Group works on the wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed...
A ground crewman of the 96th Bomb Group working on a power unit in front of a temporary shelter. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Replacement.'

FRE 4012

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4012
  • Description: A ground crewman of the 96th Bomb Group working on a power unit in front of a temporary shelter. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Replacement.'
Staff Sergeant Richard C. Fortunak of the 303rd Bomb Group, checks his machine gun on his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How The Boys Live And Work At Flying Fortress Station In England. Wide World Photo Shows:- Staff Sgt. Richard C. Fortunak, 1260 West 17th Avenue, Gary, Ind., Waist Gunner in a Fortress, which he and his crew mates have named "Hoosier Kid", adjusts gun in his turret. WW/ALA. 26-1-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Cens

FRE 4197

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4197
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Richard C. Fortunak of the 303rd Bomb Group, checks his machine gun on his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943...
The nose art a B-17F Flying Fortress (AW-Y, serial number 42-30367) nicknamed "Flak Happy" of the 337th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "(GM-1-8-96)(11-8-43)." Handwritten caption on reverse: '230367. AW-Y. 11/8/43. MIA 8/10/43.'

FRE 4019

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4019
  • Description: The nose art a B-17F Flying Fortress (AW-Y, serial number 42-30367) nicknamed "Flak Happy" of the 337th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group. Official...
A Swedish Air Force fighter plane flies over a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 96th Bomb Group interned at Malmo, Sweden. Handwritten caption on reverse: '11/4/44. B-17's. Malmo.'

FRE 4017

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4017
  • Description: A Swedish Air Force fighter plane flies over a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 96th Bomb Group interned at Malmo, Sweden. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 29 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'They "Bailed Out" On Saturday But Bombed Germany On Wednesday. One of the Fortresses which took part in the first American daylight raid on Germany on Wednesday was manned by a crew who had "bailed out" on Saturday. They were the crew of one of the Fortresses which had bombed Lorraine, and having got back to England on one engine the pilot, Lt. G. Oxrider, ordered his cre

FRE 4191

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4191
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 29 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'They "Bailed...
Robert J. Custer Jr. of the 306th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Taken at Laredo, Texas, Late 1944.'

FRE 4405

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4405
  • Description: Robert J. Custer Jr. of the 306th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Taken at Laredo, Texas, Late 1944.'
Staff Sergeant Maynard Smith with Secretary of War Henry L Stimson, during a medal ceremony at Thurleigh. A B-17 Flying Fortress is in the background. Handwritten caption on reverse: '15-7-43.' On reverse: London News Agency/L.N.A. [Stamp].

FRE 4408

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4408
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Maynard Smith with Secretary of War Henry L Stimson, during a medal ceremony at Thurleigh. A B-17 Flying Fortress is in the background...