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Airfield buildings at Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 40 of 41
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11039
  • Description: Airfield buildings at Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 40 of 41
A farm near Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 39 of 41
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11038
  • Description: A farm near Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 39 of 41
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 487th Bomb Group on hardstanding near Lodge Farm at Lavenham. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 38 of 41
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11037
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 487th Bomb Group on hardstanding near Lodge Farm at Lavenham. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 38 of 41
Lodge Farm at Lavenham. A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 487th Bomb Group is on the airdrome hardstanding, other barracks, mess and communal sites are visible in the background. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 37 of 41
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11036
  • Description: Lodge Farm at Lavenham. A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 487th Bomb Group is on the airdrome hardstanding, other barracks, mess and communal sites are...
A farm and a Barracks site at Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 36 of 41
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11035
  • Description: A farm and a Barracks site at Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 36 of 41
A farm near Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 35 of 41
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11034
  • Description: A farm near Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 35 of 41
A farm near Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 34 of 41
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11033
  • Description: A farm near Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 34 of 41
A Barracks site at Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 33 of 41
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11032
  • Description: A Barracks site at Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 33 of 41
The lounge of the Officers Club at Raydon airfield decorated for Christmas, 1944. The Club was known as the 'Auger Inn' by members of the 353rd Fighter Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 373
  • Description: The lounge of the Officers Club at Raydon airfield decorated for Christmas, 1944. The Club was known as the 'Auger Inn' by members of the 353rd...
Nissen huts at a Barracks site at Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 32 of 41
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11031
  • Description: Nissen huts at a Barracks site at Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group. Aerial Reconnaissance Camera Reel. 32 of 41
Brigadier General LaVerne George "Blondie" Saunders with a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "The 'Blondie' Saunders".
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9756
  • Description: Brigadier General LaVerne George "Blondie" Saunders with a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "The 'Blondie' Saunders".
Lieutenant General Kenneth Bonner Wolfe, commanding General of the 58th Bombardment Wing, 20th Air Force. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Kenneth Wolfe.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9757
  • Description: Lieutenant General Kenneth Bonner Wolfe, commanding General of the 58th Bombardment Wing, 20th Air Force. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Kenneth...
Major General Nathan F. Twining commander of the 13th Air Force (July 1943- November 1943), 15th Air Force (November 1943-May 1945) and 20th Air Force (May 1945- August 1945). Handwritten caption on reverse: 'M/ Gen Nathan F. Twining'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9754
  • Description: Major General Nathan F. Twining commander of the 13th Air Force (July 1943- November 1943), 15th Air Force (November 1943-May 1945) and 20th Air Force...
Lieutenant Colonel Hough with a P-38 Lightning of the 495th Fighter Training Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 4 Aug 1943.' [stamp] and '277342.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ' FASTER THAN SOUND PILOT- Associated Press photo shows: Lt. Col. Hough photographed in front of a Lightning aircraft on the nose of which is a picture of his mascot, a skunk.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9755
  • Description: Lieutenant Colonel Hough with a P-38 Lightning of the 495th Fighter Training Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for...
Lieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers and Major General Ira C Eaker watch a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-A, serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle" of the 91st Bomb Group leave Bassingbourn on its return to the USA. Image stamped on reverse: 'Central Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 10 Jun 1943.' [stamp] and '268680.' [Censor no.] 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
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9752
  • Description: Lieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers and Major General Ira C Eaker watch a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-A, serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle"...
Brigadier General James P Hodges writes his names on a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Boomerang" of the 93rd Bomb Group prepares to fly his before it is flown back to the United States. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp ]'passed for publication 5 Apr 1944' [stamp]. '314794'[Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: '"BOOMERANG, 53 MISSION LIBERATOR GOES HOME. Associated Press Photo shows: Brig Gen James P Hodges of Washington DC writes his name on the "Boomerang" while Capt Walter T. Stewart ,
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9753
  • Description: Brigadier General James P Hodges writes his names on a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Boomerang" of the 93rd Bomb Group prepares to fly his before it is...
General Arnold during a visit to an 8th Air Force station. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Short chap is Castle, Arnold. Bury St Edmunds/ Sept 1943.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9751
  • Description: General Arnold during a visit to an 8th Air Force station. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Short chap is Castle, Arnold. Bury St Edmunds/ Sept 1943.'
Colonel Francis S Gabreski, formerly of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of an F-86 Sabre, 1952. Printed caption on reverse: 'FIFTH AIR FORCE KOREA- Col Francis S Gabreski, Oil City, Pa, noted "Ace" of World War II, is back in action against enemy aircraft and he apparently lost none of his skill in shooting down hostile fighters. Assigned to the veteran "MIG Killing" 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing, Col Gabreski is shown in the cockpit of his US Air Force F-86 Sabre jet after returning victoriously fro
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9760
  • Description: Colonel Francis S Gabreski, formerly of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of an F-86 Sabre, 1952. Printed caption on reverse: 'FIFTH AIR FORCE...
Air Marshall Leigh-Mallory awards the Distinguied Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Algene E Key of the 44th Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Confidential.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 22 Oct 1943.' [stamp] and '37634.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'ETO-HQ-43-7448-WEINTRAUB 16 OCT 43. Air Marshall Leigh-Mallory is pictured here pinning the DFC on Lt Col Algene E Key, 3924 PS Drive, Meridan, Miss the ceremony took place at an American air station somewhere in Europe. Middlesex [obsc
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9758
  • Description: Air Marshall Leigh-Mallory awards the Distinguied Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Algene E Key of the 44th Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse:...
General Dwight D Eisenhower, Colonel Claude E. Putnam and General James Doolittle inspect a bomb at Bassingbourn, home of the 91st Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'US Army Air Force Official Photograph.' [stamp], 'Passed by US Examiner.' [stamp] Handwritten caption on reverse: '11/4/44 Bassingbourn, Ike, 91 Co, Doolittle.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9759
  • Description: General Dwight D Eisenhower, Colonel Claude E. Putnam and General James Doolittle inspect a bomb at Bassingbourn, home of the 91st Bomb Group. Image...