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Two ground crewmen of the 91st Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number42-5069). 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 - Crew working on engines of Fortress.' On reverse: US Army Press & C

FRE 3493

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3493
  • Description: Two ground crewmen of the 91st Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number42-5069). Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943...
An airman of the 91st Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Bad Penny" 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. Photo shows - 'The Bad Penny' one of the air crew looks up at the name of his Fortress.' On reverse: US Army Press & Censorship Bureau [Sta

FRE 3492

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3492
  • Description: An airman of the 91st Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Bad Penny" Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse:...
Roger Armstrong a, radio operator of the 91st Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97851) nicknamed "Qualified Quail". A veteran has Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Roger Armstrong (Sioux Falls, S. Dak.), Radio Operator on "Qualified Quail." Shot down from 13th Air Base stationed at, on 13th mission, flew 1st mission on 13th Sept. 1944 and group lost 13 planes (including the spare plane we were flying) Nov. 2. 1944. (Meseberg). Lucky day, as plane that moved into the #3 position, on

FRE 3529

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3529
  • Description: Roger Armstrong a, radio operator of the 91st Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97851) nicknamed "Qualified Quail". A veteran...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (ET-H) of the 336th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group during a mission over Bordeaux 5 December 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'ET-H, 230**7. Bordeaux 5/12/43.'

FRE 3930

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3930
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (ET-H) of the 336th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group during a mission over Bordeaux 5 December 1943. Handwritten caption on...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group, 96th Bomb Group and 457th Bomb Group and B-24 Liberators of the 466th Bomb Group with P-51 Mustangs. A B-17 Flying Fortress (BG-F, serial number 42-97363) of the 95th Bomb Group is on the left. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Boeing B-17's, 95th BGp and 457th BGp. Convair B-24's 466th B.G. 297363, BG-F.'

FRE 3929

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3929
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group, 96th Bomb Group and 457th Bomb Group and B-24 Liberators of the 466th Bomb Group with P-51 Mustangs. A...
Two B-17F Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group during a mission over Bordeaux. December 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'December 43, 95 BG B-17F.'

FRE 3925

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3925
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (ET-H) of the 336th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group during a mission over Bordeaux 5 December 1943. Correction: This is A/C 42...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are attacked by German fighter aircraft during a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'A-25631. 95BG. 28/7/43.' Printed on reverse: '25631 AC - Action at Oscherleben - July 28th. A.B.C. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 3928

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3928
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are attacked by German fighter aircraft during a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'A-25631. 95BG...
The wreckage of a B-17 Flying Fortress' (serial number 42-31876) of the 95th Bomb Group that has crashed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '231876 -Q crash.'

FRE 3927

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3927
  • Description: The wreckage of a B-17 Flying Fortress' (serial number 42-31876) of the 95th Bomb Group that has crashed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '231876 -Q...
Sergeant Thomas J. Zettervall, of the 353rd Fighter Group, chalks the message 'The bolt from Yanks' onto a 500 lb bomb that will be dropped by one of the group's P-47 Thunderbolts. Probably taken at Metfield air base where the 353rd Fighter Group was based between 3 August 1943 and 12 April 1944. First passed for publication 28 November 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Fighter Now Carry Bombs. U.S. Army Air Force fighters recently sprang a surprise on the Luftwaffe when they carried bombs for the f

FRE 353

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 353
  • Description: Sergeant Thomas J. Zettervall, of the 353rd Fighter Group, chalks the message 'The bolt from Yanks' onto a 500 lb bomb that will be dropped by one of...
Sergeant Thomas J. Zettervall, of the 353rd Fighter Group, chalks the message 'The bolt from Yanks' onto a 500 lb bomb that will be dropped by one of the group's P-47 Thunderbolts. One P-47 Thunderbolt can be seen in the background. Taken at Metfield air base where the 353rd Fighter Group was based between 3 August 1943 and 12 April 1944. First passed for publication 28 November 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Fighter Now Carry Bombs. U.S. Army Air Force fighters recently sprang a surprise on the

FRE 354

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 354
  • Description: Sergeant Thomas J. Zettervall, of the 353rd Fighter Group, chalks the message 'The bolt from Yanks' onto a 500 lb bomb that will be dropped by one of...
Radio mechanic Staff Sergeant Raymond Winterstein and crew chief Staff Sergeant Jeff Cadwell report to the pilot First Lieutenant John Wilkins on the condition of a 355th Fighter Group P-47 Thunderbolt. Image stamped on reverse: 'SHAEF Passed for publication 11 April 1945, photo number 405476' Printed caption on reverse: 'USSTAF FOTO BY SGT. EUGENE KAMMERMAN, # 6. Acting as cover for the observers, 1st Lt John K Wilkins Jr, from 1024 Chelton Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa., destroyed a twin-engined Me-262 jet-prope

FRE 452

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 452
  • Description: Radio mechanic Staff Sergeant Raymond Winterstein and crew chief Staff Sergeant Jeff Cadwell report to the pilot First Lieutenant John Wilkins on the...
A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group at interrogation after a mission. 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

FRE 3522

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3522
  • Description: A bomber crew led by Second Lieutenant John A Coen of the 91st Bomb Group at interrogation after a mission. Counter clockwise: Second Lieutenant John...
Hollywood Actor Clark Gable by the tail guns of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group Passed for publication 6 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Clark Gable Serves In England: Clark Gable has slipped into this country as Capt. Gable and is serving with the U.S. Army Air Force somewhere in England, as a Gunnery Instructor. He hopes that his movements will not be accompanied by the publicity that he had a while ago, because he wants to get down to the job as others are doing. Keystone Photo Sho

FRE 3521

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3521
  • Description: Hollywood Actor Clark Gable by the tail guns of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group Passed for publication 6 Jun 1943. Printed caption on...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5070) nicknamed "Invasion 2nd "of the 91st Bomb Group. 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 explos

FRE 3524

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3524
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5070) nicknamed "Invasion 2nd "of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 24 Mar 1943. Printed caption on...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle" of the 91st Bomb Group at Wright Field. Image via D Menard. Printed caption on reverse: '"Memphis Belle" B-17F taxiing Wright Field 1943/44 via. D. Menard.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Used for training event.'

FRE 3523

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3523
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle" of the 91st Bomb Group at Wright Field. Image via D Menard. Printed caption...
Hollywood Actor Clark Gable by the tail guns of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 6 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Clark Gable Serves In England: Clark Gable has slipped into this country as Capt. Gable and is serving with the U.S. Army Air Force somewhere in England, as a Gunnery Instructor. He hopes that his movements will not be accompanied by the publicity that he had a while ago, because he wants to get down to the job as others are doing. Keystone Photo Sh

FRE 3520

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3520
  • Description: Hollywood Actor Clark Gable by the tail guns of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 6 Jun 1943. Printed caption on...
Hollywood actor Clark Gable, talks to Sergeant Phil Hulse and Sergeant Kenneth Huls of the 91st Bomb Group from the waist gun position of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 6 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Clark Gable Serves In England: Clark Gable has slipped into this country as Capt. Gable and is serving with the U.S. Army Air Force somewhere in England, as a Gunnery Instructor. He hopes that his movements will not be accompanied by the publicity that he had a while ago, because he

FRE 3518

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3518
  • Description: Hollywood actor Clark Gable, talks to Sergeant Phil Hulse and Sergeant Kenneth Huls of the 91st Bomb Group from the waist gun position of a B-17...
Hollywood Actor Clark Gable talks to Sergeant Phil Hulse of the 91st Bomb Group by the tail guns of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 6 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Clark Gable Serves In England: Clark Gable has slipped into this country as Capt. Gable and is serving with the U.S. Army Air Force somewhere in England, as a Gunnery Instructor. He hopes that his movements will not be accompanied by the publicity that he had a while ago, because he wants to get down to the job as others

FRE 3519

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3519
  • Description: Hollywood Actor Clark Gable talks to Sergeant Phil Hulse of the 91st Bomb Group by the tail guns of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 6...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (OE-Z, serial number 42-30353) of the 335th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group flies low over North Africa during the Regensburg shuttle mission, 17 August 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '230353. OE-Z. 95BG. Mission of 17/8/43 - Regensburg Shuttle.'

FRE 3920

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3920
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (OE-Z, serial number 42-30353) of the 335th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group flies low over Marrakesh, Morocco, after the...
A bomber crew of the 95th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress in Florida. Handwritten caption on reverse: ' Our Crew, Top Row, Left to Right: Bob-Fitz Lenny, Co-Pilot, California.Tom Gibson, Pilot, Tennessee. Bill Bell, Navigator, Pennsylvania. R.E. Nairn, Togglier/Armorer, Maryland. ? did not go into combat with us. Bottom Row: L-R Bernie Hagamon, Tail Gunner, Illinois. Dick Mawell, Engineer-Gunner, Illinois. Dick DeRanney, Ball Turret Gunner, Long Island, New York. "Rebel" Mayers, Radio Operater/

FRE 3917

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3917
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 95th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress in Florida. Handwritten caption on reverse: ' Our Crew, Top Row, Left to Right...