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The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Consolidated Mess" of the 44th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: '44BG'.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3464
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Consolidated Mess" of the 44th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: '44BG'. comsolidated mess 506th BS
A formation of B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group fly over an airbase.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3463
  • Description: A formation of B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group fly over an airbase.
A crashed and fire-damaged B-24 Liberator ( serial number 41-29161) of the 44th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3466
  • Description: A crashed and fire-damaged B-24 Liberator ( serial number 41-29161) of the 44th Bomb Group.
A bomber crew of the 44th Bomb Group use a hoist to load bombs into their B-24 Liberator. Official caption on front: "(GO-68-7-44)(28-2-45)(Loading Bombs with C-3 Electric Hoist)." Handwritten on reverse: '44BG, 28/2/1945, USAAF credit.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3465
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 44th Bomb Group use a hoist to load bombs into their B-24 Liberator. Official caption on front: "(GO-68-7-44)(28-2-45)(Loading...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Lili Marlene" of the 44th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3468
  • Description: She was named by the pilot Charles PERRETY. Serial 260 P SQUADRON CODE WQ-P
Three bomber crewmen of the 44th Bomb Group wearing A-2 Flying Jackets..
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3467
  • Description: Three bomber crewmen of the 44th Bomb Group wearing A-2 Flying Jackets. This is not a 44th crew check out the guy in the middle, that's a B17.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Sweat Box." of the 44th Bomb Group
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3470
  • Description: Sweat box was a J-145-CO 44-40071 D+ later changed to P+ 66th BS. Ex 492nd BG.
Colonel Dent (right) welcome Colonel Napier of the 489th Bomb Group back to base after a mission in his B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94947) nicknamed "The Betty Jim". Image via J Archer. First handwritten caption on reverse: '489 BG CO Col Napier Welcomed back to base by Col Fred Dent. 4/8/44.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Napier (L) & Col Dent (R) 5/9/44. 489 BG.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2076
  • Description: Colonel Dent (right) welcome Colonel Napier of the 489th Bomb Group back to base after a mission in his B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94947)...
Personnel of the 489th Bomb Group inside a Nissen hut. Image via William Duffy.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2075
  • Description: Personnel of the 489th Bomb Group inside a Nissen hut. Image via William Duffy. William T Plese is sat on the soft chair to the right of centre.
Colonel Napier of the 489th Bomb Group greets Captain Glenn Miller besides a B-24 Liberator. Handwritten caption on reverse: '489 BG CO Col Napier with Capt Glenn Miller.' Image via J Archer.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2074
  • Description: Colonel Napier of the 489th Bomb Group greets Captain Glenn Miller besides a B-24 Liberator. Handwritten caption on reverse: '489 BG CO Col Napier...
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94759) nicknamed "The Sharon D" of the 489th Bomb Group after sucessfully bombing the target. Handwritten caption on reverse: '11/9/44 Magdeburg.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2080
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94759) nicknamed "The Sharon D" of the 489th Bomb Group after sucessfully bombing the target. Handwritten caption...
B-24 Liberators of the 489th Bomb Group form up for a mission. First handwritten caption on reverse: '29/5/44 Forming up over coast T4 nearest camera.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '489 BG Libs forming over Suffolk Coast 5/29/44.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2079
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 489th Bomb Group form up for a mission. First handwritten caption on reverse: '29/5/44 Forming up over coast T4 nearest camera...
A B-24 Liberator (4R-N, serial number 42-50541) nicknamed "Satan's Sister" flies in formation with another Liberator during a mission over Munster. Handwritten caption on reverse: '25/10/44 Munster.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2078
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (4R-N, serial number 42-50541) nicknamed "Satan's Sister" flies in formation with another Liberator during a mission over Munster...
An airman of the 489th Bomb Group with the nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94905) nicknamed "Censored".
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2077
  • Description: An airman of the 489th Bomb Group with the nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94905) nicknamed "Censored".
Personnel of the 489th Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator and the control tower at Halesworth. Handwritten caption on reverse: '489th BG Halesworth.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2083
  • Description: Personnel of the 489th Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator and the control tower at Halesworth. Handwritten caption on reverse: '489th BG Halesworth.'
Three B-24 Liberators of the 489th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission to Kassel. Handwritten caption on reverse: '27/9/44 Kassel.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2081
  • Description: Three B-24 Liberators of the 489th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission to Kassel. Handwritten caption on reverse: '27/9/44 Kassel.'
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94896) nicknamed "Special Delivery" of the 489th Bomb Group flies in formation with fellow Liberators during a mission over Munster. Handwritten caption on reverse: '25/1/44 Munster.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2082
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94896) nicknamed "Special Delivery" of the 489th Bomb Group flies in formation with fellow Liberators during a...
Three B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 490th Bomb Group fly in formation. Image via TV Ivie.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2085
  • Description: Three B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 490th Bomb Group fly in formation. Image via TV Ivie.
Combat and ground crew of the 490th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-83254) nicknamed "Old Doc Stork". Image via Tim L Bivens. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17G "Old Doc Stork", 44-83254, B-, 850th BS, 490th BG.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2084
  • Description: Combat and ground crew of the 490th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-83254) nicknamed "Old Doc Stork". Image via Tim L...
The crumpled nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 490th Bomb Group that has snapped in half on crash landing. Official caption printed on image: '(GAD028060490)(13-12-44)(A/C-838- B-17G)(Crash)(Rest).'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2087
  • Description: The crumpled nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 490th Bomb Group that has snapped in half on crash landing. Official caption printed on image: '...