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Major Erwin F. Goldman, Lieutenant-Colonel Elliot Vandevanter and Major Ruffin Barrow of the 385th Bomb Group look over plans for expansion of their aerodrome. Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication [illegible] Nov 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘292964.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO THE HEROIC FLYERS OF THE EIGHTH AIR FORCE. So many American flyers of the Eighth Air Force here achieved many high distinctions that the presentatio
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1420
  • Description: Major Erwin F. Goldman, Lieutenant-Colonel Elliot Vandevanter and Major Ruffin Barrow of the 385th Bomb Group look over plans for expansion of their...
Aerial photographers of the 385th Bomb Group beside a B-17 Flying Fortress before a mission. Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 15 Nov 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘292889.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'FLYING FORTRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS. Without adequate photography, the fighting of this was by the Air Forces would be almost impossible. This is the story of how one Photo Unit on a Flying Fortress Station does its job of recording intelligence the bombin
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1418
  • Description: Aerial photographers of the 385th Bomb Group beside a B-17 Flying Fortress before a mission. Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp],...
Two photographic officers of the 385th Bomb Group repair reconnaissance cameras. Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 15 Nov 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘292892.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse is damged, what remains reads: 'FLYING FORTRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS. Without adequate photography, the fighting of this was by the Air Forces would be almost impossible. This is the story of how one Photo Unit on a Flying Fortress Station does its job of recording intel
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1414
  • Description: Two photographic officers of the 385th Bomb Group repair reconnaissance cameras. Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for...
First Lieutenant Ehle H. Reber and Captain Lloyd R. Cole, both of the 303rd Bomb Group, relax in Reber's quarters. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 25 Jan 1943.' [stamp] and '245295.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'How the boys live and work at Flying Fortress Station in England. Wide World Photo shows: 1st Lieut. Ehle H. Reber, Malin, Oregon (left) and Captain Lloyd R. Cole, Winchester, KY. In Reber's quarters, which, as you see, he's turned into a
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1041
  • Description: First Lieutenant Ehle H. Reber and Captain Lloyd R. Cole, both of the 303rd Bomb Group, relax in Reber's quarters. Image stamped on reverse:...
A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group fly in formation over enemy territory. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 15 Nov 1943.' [stamp] and '292900.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'US FLYING FORTRESSES IN ACTION. Here is a series of pictures taken of Flying Fortresses over enemy territory during a recent raid. These four-engined "giants" are doing a good job with their successful daylight operations and every bomb dropped is helping t
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1423
  • Description: A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group fly in formation over enemy territory. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp]...
Airmen of the 91st Bomb Group inspect the battle damaged wing of their B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-E, serial number 43-37552) nicknamed "The Peacemaker". Handwritten on reverse: '"Peacemaker".'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3532
  • Description: Airmen of the 91st Bomb Group inspect the battle damaged wing of their B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-E, serial number 43-37552) nicknamed "The Peacemaker"...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group fly in formation during a raid. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 16 Nov 1943.' [stamp] and '292898.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'US FLYING FORTRESSES IN ACTION. Here is a series of pictures taken of Flying Fortresses over enemy territory during a recent raid. These four-engined "giants" are doing a good job with their successful daylight operations and every bomb dropped is helping to speed up the end
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1411
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group fly in formation during a raid. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for...
Two B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group fly over the Alps during a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 6 Sep 1943.' [stamp] and '282477.' [Censor no.] Handwritten caption on reverse: '42-3397 'Fightin' Cock; over Alps. Liferaft door open, battle damage.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1406
  • Description: Two B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group fly over the Alps during a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 6 Sep 1943.'...
A burning Messerschmitt Bf 109 aircraft factory in Leipzig, after being bombed by the 305th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: '50450 A.C. - Germany - In Sunday's heavy attack by a record force of 8th AAF heavy bombers on enemy aircraft factories at Leipzig, Brusnwick and Bernburg, and military targets at Gotha, Tutow, Oscherleben and other points in Central and Northern Germany, major damage was inflicted on at least six aircraft components and assembly plants, pictures made during the attack indica
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4340
  • Description: A burning Messerschmitt Bf 109 aircraft factory in Leipzig, after being bombed by the 305th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: '50450 A.C. -...
Brigadier-General Curtis LeMay presents Lieutenant-Colonel Preston Piper of the 385th Bomb Group the Soldier's Medal for Gallantry. Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication [ilegible] Nov 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘292903.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO THE HEROIC FLYERS OF THE EIGHTH AIR FORCE. So many American flyers of the Eighth Air Force here achieved many high distinctions that the presentation of medals and awards has be
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1426
  • Description: Brigadier-General Curtis LeMay presents Lieutenant-Colonel Preston Piper of the 385th Bomb Group the Soldier's Medal for Gallantry. Image stamped on...
A bomber crew of the 384th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Rigor Mortis". Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 12 Jun 1943.' [stamp] and '269268.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"RIGOR MORTIS" CARRIES LIVE BOMBS AFTER RAID. Associated Press Photo shows: The full crew of the "Rigor Mortis" at their base after their return from Wilhelmhaven Friday, June 11. Front row, left to right: Sgt. William Mooney, Chicago; Sgt. Bernard M Knight
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1289
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 305th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Rigor Mortis". Image stamped on reverse: "Associated Press."[stamp],...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group fly in formation during a raid. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 15 Nov 1943.' [stamp] and '292895.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'US FLYING FORTRESSES IN ACTION. Here is a series of pictures taken of Flying Fortresses over enemy territory during a recent raid. These four-engined "giants" are doing a good job with their successful daylight operations and every bomb dropped is helping to speed up the end
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1425
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group fly in formation during a raid. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for...
Captain John W. Nunn, of the 303rd Bomb Group, cleans his boots. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Reviewed and passed as censored 25 Jan 1943.' [stamp] and '245288.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'HOW THE BOYS LIVE AND WORK AT FLYING FORTRESS STATION IN ENGLAND. Wide World photo shows: Captain John W. Nunn, Elida, New Mexico, gets rid of some English mud.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1096
  • Description: Captain John W. Nunn, of the 303rd Bomb Group, cleans his boots. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Reviewed and passed as...
Ground crew of the 91st Bomb Group refuel a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-G, serial number 42-5069) nicknamed "Our Gang", at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on reverse: '246358.' [Censor no]. Passed for Publication 1 Feb 1943 [stamp]. 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 11,000 [censor has amended figure to 10,000] pound bomb load.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3490
  • Description: Ground crew of the 91st Bomb Group refuel a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-G, serial number 42-5069) nicknamed "Our Gang", at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on...
A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group return to base following their 50th mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24605) nicknamed "Knock-Out Dropper". Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 17 Nov 1943.' [stamp] and '293244.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. BOMBERS RAID NORWAY IN 77 DEGREES OF FROST AND "KNOCK-OUT DROPPER" WINS THE MARATHON." Fortresses and Liberators of the U.S.A.A.F. flew 500 miles to bomb the molybdenum mines
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1094
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group return to base following their 50th mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24605) nicknamed...
Sergeant T. Niemann, of the 303rd Bomb Group, rivets the wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 25 Jan 1943.' [stamp] and '245284.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'HOW THE BOYS LIVE AND WORK AT FLYING FORTRESS STATION IN ENGLAND. Wide World photo shows: Sgt. T Niemann, Hanover, Kansas, rivets new plate on wing of Fortress. WW/ALA.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1095
  • Description: Sergeant T. Niemann, of the 303rd Bomb Group, rivets the wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp],...
First Lieutenant John P. Manning, a pilot of the 303rd Bomb Group, watches Sergeant Stanley Jacobs paint mission markings onto his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24605) nicknamed "Knock-Out Dropper". Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 17 Nov 1943.' [stamp] and '293243.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. BOMBERS RAID NORWAY IN 77 DEGREES OF FROST AND "KNOCK-OUT DROPPER" WINS THE MARATHON: Fortresses and Liberators of the U.S.A.A.F. flew
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1093
  • Description: First Lieutenant John P. Manning, a pilot of the 303rd Bomb Group, watches Sergeant Stanley Jacobs paint mission markings onto his B-17 Flying...
Personnel of the 385th Bomb Group plan the route of their next raid. A censor has obscured the maps they are viewing. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed as censored 6 Nov 1943.' [stamp] and '291704.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'US AIR FORCE IN GREAT DAYLIGHT OFFENSIVE ON EUROPE. The great daylight offensive against Europe continues, targets in Germany, France and Belgium being attacked by great formations of bombers and fighters from the US Army Air Forces and the RAF.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1375
  • Description: Personnel of the 385th Bomb Group plan the route of their next raid. A censor has obscured the maps they are viewing. Image stamped on reverse:...
Lieutenant Paul Shulz, head navigator of the 385th Bomb Group plots a route with two bombardiers before a mission. Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 10 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘287576.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'SERIES OF PICTURES OF THE INTELLEGENCE SECTION OF A FORTRESS GROUP BEFORE A RAID. Picture shows: Before briefing the course is studied by leaders of mission. L to R- Lt Paul Shulz, Detroit, lead navigator; Capt Orville Ross, Pea
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1383
  • Description: Lieutenant Paul Shulz, head navigator of the 385th Bomb Group plots a route with two bombardiers before a mission. Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone...
A bomber crew of the 385th Bomb Group in a crew truck at night. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Press censor 6 Oct 194[?]' [stamp] and '286805.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Crew of B17 Fighting [ilegible].'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1379
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 385th Bomb Group in a crew truck at night. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Press censor 6 Oct 194[?]'...