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Queen Elizabeth, with Colonel Mustoe during a visit to the 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Mustoe & Queen. 7/44.'

FRE 4329

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4329
  • Description: Queen Elizabeth, with Colonel Mustoe during a visit to the 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Mustoe & Queen. 7/44.'
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38397) of the 349th Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group abandoned by its crew Chalon-sur-Saône ,Burgundy, France. Handwritten caption on reverse: '338352, XR-, 6/2/45. 100BG. Fontaines (Saône-et-Loire).'

FRE 4102

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4102
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38397) of the 349th Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group abandoned by its crew Chalon-sur-Saône ,Burgundy, France...
Ground personnel inspect the wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 338th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'USAAF 1945.'

FRE 4008

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4008
  • Description: Ground personnel inspect the wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 338th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'USAAF 1945...
A B-17 Flying Fortress ( serial number 43-38397) of the 349th Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group abandoned by its crew near Chalon-sur-Saône ,Burgundy, France on the 6th of February 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: '338397, 349/100BG, 6/2/45, Saône-et-Loire.'

FRE 4103

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4103
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress ( serial number 43-38397) of the 349th Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group abandoned by its crew near Chalon-sur-Saône ,Burgundy...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-E, serial number 42-31820) of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group trailing smoke. Handwritten caption on reverse: '25/2/44.'

FRE 4324

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4324
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-E, serial number 42-31820) of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group trailing smoke. Handwritten caption on reverse: '25...
A model of Giebelstadt airfield in the Combat Crew Library of the 96th Bomb Group Official caption on image: "(GPR-642-96)(30-8-45)(30-8-45) Combat Crew Library."

FRE 4009

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4009
  • Description: A model of Giebelstadt airfield in the Combat Crew Library of the 96th Bomb Group Official caption on image: "(GPR-642-96)(30-8-45)(30-8-45) Combat...
Ground personnel of the 96th Bomb Group work on a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8178). Handwritten caption on reverse: '27/12/44.'

FRE 4010

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4010
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 96th Bomb Group work on a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8178). Handwritten caption on reverse: '27/12/44.'
Brigadier-General Frank Alton Armstrong Jr. during a visit to the 305th Bomb Group Official caption on image: "(GPR-83-9305) (18-6-43) (Brig. Gen. Armstrong..."

FRE 4326

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4326
  • Description: Brigadier-General Frank Alton Armstrong Jr. during a visit to the 305th Bomb Group Official caption on image: "(GPR-83-9305) (18-6-43) (Brig. Gen...
The shark mouth nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94953) nicknamed "Rugged But Right" of the 490th Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: '490 BG.'

FRE 6855

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6855
  • Description: The shark mouth nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94953) nicknamed "Rugged But Right" of the 490th Bomb Group. Written on slide casing:...
A shark mouth B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40101, "War Weary") nicknamed "Tubarao" of the 491st Bomb Group, used as a flight assembly ship. Image by Robert Astrella. Written on slide casing: 'Tubarao, 491 BG Mount Farm.'

FRE 6860

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6860
  • Description: A shark mouth B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40101, "War Weary") nicknamed "Tubarao" of the 491st Bomb Group, used as a flight assembly ship. Image...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 306th Bomb Group fly in formation during a medal ceremony for Staff Sergeant Maynard Smith. Passed for publication 16 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'A.35961. Highest American Award For Gunner. Mr. Stimson, U.S.A. War Minister, visited a Fortress Aerodrome in England, where he decorated S/Sgt. Maynard Smith with the Congressional Medal of Honour, for conspicuous gallantry when he fought a fire when his plane caught fire during a raid on St. Nazaire. Photo shows: Fortre

FRE 4392

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4392
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 306th Bomb Group fly in formation during a medal ceremony for Staff Sergeant Maynard Smith. Passed for publication 16...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 306th Bomb Group fly in formation over another B-17 (WW-J, serial number 42-5086) during a medal ceremony for Staff Sergeant Maynard Smith. Passed for publication 16 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Highest American Award For U.S. Air Gunner. 15.7.43. Col. Henry L. Stimson, U.S. Secretary of War to-day presented the Congressional Medal of Honour - America's highest award - equivalent to Britain's V.C. to Staff Sergeant Maynard Smith, for his bravery during a raid on St.

FRE 4391

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4391
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 306th Bomb Group fly in formation over another B-17 (WW-J, serial number 42-5086) during a medal ceremony for Staff...
Ground crew of the 303rd Bomb Group work on 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:- Maintenance crew of a Fortress give their plane a thorough checkup. WW/ALA. 26-1-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 4200

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4200
  • Description: Ground crew of the 303rd Bomb Group work on a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How The Boys Live...
T.A. Harkin, of the 306th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31078). Handwritten caption on reverse: '231078, R, 306BG, T.A. Harkin, "Smitty".'

FRE 4396

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4396
  • Description: Thurman Haskel "Bud" Smith, of the 306th Bomb Group/369th Bomb Squadron with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31078). Smith was the tailgunner...
Lieutenant Robert L Riordan of the 306th Bomb Group shows King George VI the remains of his flak-damaged B-17 Flying Fortress during a royal visit to Thurleigh. Passed as censored 18 Nov 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'ETO-HQ-42-1556. Nov. 14, 42. H.M., King George VI and Lt. James M. Hair [sic], Gatesville, Texas, examining parts of Lt. Hair's Flying Fortress that was damaged by an Axis flak. [Censor has struck out 'Thurleigh,'] England.' On reverse: Ministry of Information, 'Unofficially Approved',

FRE 4394

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4394
  • Description: Lieutenant Robert L Riordan of the 306th Bomb Group shows King George VI the remains of his flak-damaged B-17 Flying Fortress during a royal visit to...
Germans inspect the wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress (RD-H, serial number 42-30603) nicknamed "Las Vegas Avenger" of the 423rd Bomb Squadron, 306th Bomb Group that was shot down in Holland. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Germans inspect wreck. 306BG. B-17 shot down Haarlem. / 'Las Vegas Avenger'. Possibly 21-6-44? 13:00 hrs? Near Haarlem. At least 7 killed. Unit not known by me. / 306BG, RD-H, SD 26/11/43.'

FRE 4400

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4400
  • Description: Germans inspect the wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress (RD-H, serial number 42-30603) nicknamed "Las Vegas Avenger" of the 423rd Bomb Squadron, 306th...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 305th Bomb Group line up for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'TO Chelveston.'

FRE 4333

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4333
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 305th Bomb Group line up for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'TO Chelveston.'
Sergeant Jack A. Howes of the 303rd Bomb Group, works on the engine 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:- Changing Plugs. Sgt. Jack A. Howes, Augusta, Mich. WW/ALA. 26-1-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 4194

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4194
  • Description: Sergeant Jack A. Howes of the 303rd Bomb Group, works on the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed caption on...
Ground personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group with their 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 of "The Green Hornet". Left to right, Cpl. William E. Bowers, Route 1, Elkhart, Ind.; M/Sgt. Joseph R. Dufresne, 30 Lathrop Street, South Hadley Falls, Mass.; M/Sgt. Fletcher Hecton, 518 Twentyfirst Street, Denver, Col.; Sgt. Richard Borgl

FRE 4195

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4195
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Green Hornet". Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed...
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."