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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24579) of the 365th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group prepares for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: '30/6/43.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4285
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24579) of the 365th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group prepares for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24440) nicknamed "I Had Spurs" and an F-5 Lightning of the 3rd Photographic Reconnaissance Group, 12th Air Force. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Riggins, 381st Flt. Line.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4050
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24440) nicknamed "I Had Spurs" and an F-5 Lightning of the 3rd Photographic Reconnaissance Group, 12th Air...
Staff Sergeant William W. Fleming of the 303rd Bomb Group cleans and inspects a belt of ammunition. A censor has obscured the insignia on Fleming's jacket. Passed as censored 9 Apr 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Going straight from School into the Air Force S/Sgt. (Gunner) Wm. W. Fleming, of Jenkins, Kentucky, has already taken part in 10 raids on Jerry and won the Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster. Only 20 years of age, he is married and has one child. "I'd like to see everyone back home," he says, "but
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4145
  • Description: Staff Sergeant William W. Fleming of the 303rd Bomb Group cleans and inspects a belt of ammunition. A censor has obscured the insignia on Fleming's...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (KY-B, serial number 41-24591) of the 366th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group prepares for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: '29/6/43.' On reverse: Keystone Publishing Ltd [Stamp].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4284
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (KY-B, serial number 41-24591) of the 366th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group prepares for take off. Handwritten caption on...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24442) nicknamed "Little Eva" of the 97th Bomb Group takes off at Polebrook. Passed for publication 16 Oct 1942. Handwritten caption on reverse: '97, Little Eva. Polebrook.' On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamp].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4049
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24442) nicknamed "Little Eva" of the 97th Bomb Group takes off at Polebrook. Passed for publication 16 Oct...
A group of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are refueled up for a raid The tail of a B-17 (serial number 42-5280) is in the background. Printed caption on reverse: 'Giants Of The Air. The big day raid on Germany this week has once again proved the efficiency of the Flying Fortress. Here is the latest type to be in action. F.11519. Getting fueled up at an army air base are these giant Boeing Flying Fortresses. Characteristic of the craft is this giant dorsal fin, which gives it extreme stabili
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3908
  • Description: A group of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are refueled up for a raid The tail of a B-17 (serial number 42-5280) is in the background...
A PBY Catalina of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron. Handwritten caption on reverse: '5 ERS.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3096
  • Description: A PBY Catalina of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron. Handwritten caption on reverse: '5 ERS.'
A B-17G Flying Fortress (ET-B, serial number 42-31989) of the 336th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group that has crash-landed 1 April 1944. Official caption on image: "569(44). 4-1-44. Hon. Crash Landing Damage. B-17G, 42-31989. AM-FS..."
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3907
  • Description: A B-17G Flying Fortress (ET-B, serial number 42-31989) of the 336th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group that has crash-landed 1 April 1944. Official...
A PBY Catalina of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'OA-10A of 5th ERS.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3097
  • Description: A PBY Catalina of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'OA-10A of 5th ERS.'
A wreath for personnel of the 95th Bomb Group at Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Madingley September 1981. Image by Roland E "Lefty" Nairn of the 95th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '95BG memorial wreath, Cambridge Cemetery, approx. 21 Sept 1981.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3910
  • Description: A wreath for personnel of the 95th Bomb Group at Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Madingley September 1981. Image by Roland E "Lefty" Nairn...
Don Armstrong of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron outside the operations room. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Don Armstrong.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3098
  • Description: Don Armstrong of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron outside the operations room. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Don Armstrong.'
Veterans, family members and local residents of Horham gather at Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Maddingley, for a dedication service personnel of the 95th Bomb Group who died on active service during the Second World War. September 1981. Image by Roland E "Lefty" Nairn of the 95th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '20/22 Sept '81(?). Roger - I took this shot of the 95th BG memorial dedication service at Cambridge cemetery. Attending were all of the 95 BG returnees from the USA and war
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3909
  • Description: Veterans, family members and local residents of Horham gather at Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Maddingley, for a dedication service...
An air-sea rescue crew of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron with their PBY Catalina (serial number 43-39915) nicknamed "Miss Pick Up". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Halesworth, England. L to R: Neet, Baker, Thatcher, York, Glasser, Lufkin.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3099
  • Description: An air-sea rescue crew of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron with their PBY Catalina (serial number 43-39915) nicknamed "Miss Pick Up". Handwritten...
An air-sea rescue crew of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron transfer an RAF navigator they have rescued from their PBY Catalina (serial number 44-33915) nicknamed "Miss Pick Up". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Unloadin' RAF Navigator who had a broken arm and collar bone. Halesworth, Suffolk, England. 3-23-45.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3100
  • Description: An air-sea rescue crew of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron transfer an RAF navigator they have rescued from their PBY Catalina (serial number 44...
Ground personnel inspect a crash-landed B-17 Flying Fortress (ET-P, serial number 42-37857) of the 336th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "2040. FSAD. 1-10-44. Aero-Repair. B-17G 42-37857. A."
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3901
  • Description: Ground personnel inspect a crash-landed B-17 Flying Fortress (ET-P, serial number 42-37857) of the 336th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group. Official...
Ground personnel work on a a B-17 Flying Fortress (BG-G, serial number 42-31057) of the 334th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "1649. MRU. 12-17-43. Horham. B-17G, 42-31057." Handwritten caption on reverse: '95th Bomb Group, 13th Combat Wing, 3rd Air Div.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3902
  • Description: Ground personnel work on a a B-17 Flying Fortress (BG-G, serial number 42-31057) of the 334th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group. Official caption on...
Lieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers talks to Captain James H Verinus of the 91st Bomb Group, in the waist gun position of his B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-A, serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle". Passed for publication 10 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 June 10th. Flying Fortress Returns To U.S.A. After 25 Operations. June 1943. At an 8th Army Air Station somewhere in England, Lt.-Gen. Jacob L. Devers, and Major-General Ira. C. Eaker, bidded fare-well to the
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3500
  • Description: Lieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers talks to Captain James H Verinus of the 91st Bomb Group, in the waist gun position of his B-17 Flying Fortress (DF...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-B, serial number 41-24480) of the 324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group flies above the clouds. Printed caption on reverse: 'Behind-Scenes pictures of U.S. Army Air Force Headquarters Wing in England (19 Pictures). Wide World Photo Shows: Fortress flying above clouds. Note starred wing tip of plane from which picture was taken.' Passed for publication 2 Feb 1943. Associated Press and US Army Press Censorship Bureau Stamps on reverse. Print No: 246573.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3504
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-B, serial number 41-24480) of the 324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group flies above the clouds. Printed caption on reverse:...
Ground crewmen of the 91st Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5068). Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Some of the airmen from America who are taking part in the daily raids on enemy occupied territory and Germany, in their giant high altitude aircraft, the "Flying Fortress", capable of carrying a 10,000 pound bomb load.' Printed caption also attached: 'Photo shows - Ground crew preparing a 'Fortress' for a raid.' On reverse: US Army Pr
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3503
  • Description: Ground crewmen of the 91st Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5068). Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group line up for take off. Passed for publication 24 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortresses' Day Raid on Wilhelmshaven - The German Naval Base at Wilhelmshaven was successfully attacked in daylight March 22 by American Flying Fortresses and Liberators. This was the third heavy raid for U.S. bombers on Wilhelmshaven. Despite strong fighter opposition, the bombers battled their way to the target and dropped their loads of explosives. Three bombers were los
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3506
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group line up for take off. Passed for publication 24 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortresses' Day...