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B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group fly in formation over the Alps. Passed for publication 6 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '#22: Over the Alps.' Censor no: 282441. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 7679

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7679
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group fly in formation over the Alps. Passed for publication 6 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '#22...
A crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38320) of the 385th Bomb Group, Eastern France, 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '43-38320 of 385 BG. Crashed in Eastern France 1944.'

FRE 7678

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7678
  • Description: A crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38320) of the 385th Bomb Group, Eastern France, 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '43-38320 of...
An experimental XP-47B, early P-47 Thunderbolt, in flight, 1941. Printed caption on reverse: '34069 USAF- Republic XP-47 in flight. US Air Force Photo.'

FRE 9416

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9416
  • Description: An experimental XP-47B, early P-47 Thunderbolt, in flight, 1941. Printed caption on reverse: '34069 USAF- Republic XP-47 in flight. US Air Force Photo...
An experimental XP-47B, early P-47 Thunderbolt, in flight, 1942. Printed caption on reverse: '21341 AC- Republic P-47 airplane in flight. US Air Force Photo.'

FRE 9415

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9415
  • Description: An experimental XP-47B, early P-47 Thunderbolt, in flight, 1942. Printed caption on reverse: '21341 AC- Republic P-47 airplane in flight. US Air Force...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group fly in formation over the Alps. Official caption on image: "A-144." Passed for publication 6 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '#24: Over the Alps.' Censor no: 282443. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 7680

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7680
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group fly in formation over the Alps. Official caption on image: "A-144." Passed for publication 6 Sep 1943...
French Generals with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30177-F) nicknamed "Bir Hakeim (Charlene)" formerly of the 388th Bomb Group, used as an executive transport aircraft for the French High Commissioner at Wahn, Germany. Image via H Perrin. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'From left to right: Lt Mercier, Adjt/Chef Provencel, Capt Perrin.'

FRE 8811

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8811
  • Description: French Generals with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30177-F) nicknamed "Bir Hakeim (Charlene)" formerly of the 388th Bomb Group, used as an...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-24974) at the aircraft boneyard in Kingman, Arizona.

FRE 9414

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9414
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-24974) at the aircraft boneyard, probably in Albuquerque, NM.
The first natural metal finish P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-7921) of the 8th Air Force, 26 September 1943. Printed caption on reverse: ' 66674 AC- A Republic P-47 of the VIII fighter command at 2900th Combat Crew Replacenemtn Centre, AAF Station 112, England. 9/26/43. US Air Force Photo.'

FRE 9413

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9413
  • Description: The first natural metal finish P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-7921) of the 8th Air Force, 26 September 1943. Printed caption on reverse: ' 66674...
A damaged B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31413) of the 385th Bomb Group after crash-landing at Honington , 13 May 1944. Official caption on image: "ISAD - 13 May '44 - 1082 (Crash Landing - B-17G - 42-31413 - Hon.) R.Z."

FRE 7675

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7675
  • Description: A damaged B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31413) of the 385th Bomb Group after crash-landing at Honington , 13 May 1944. Official caption on...
Three B-17 Flying Fortresses in early US Army Air Force Markings fly in formation. Printed caption on reverse: '"FLYING FORTRESS" READIES TO ATTACK. 6. Three of America's huge Flying Fortresses speed through the Pacific skies on their way to another attack against the Japs.'

FRE 8820

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8820
  • Description: Three B-17 Flying Fortresses in early US Army Air Force Markings fly in formation. Printed caption on reverse: '"FLYING FORTRESS" READIES TO ATTACK. 6...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-75094) used as a hack plane by the 3rd Bomb Division that has crash landed. Official caption on image: 'ISAD 28 July 44 (2086) (WPU Crash Landing P-47 275094 Snetterton Heath)FA.'

FRE 9429

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9429
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-75094) used as a hack plane by the 3rd Bomb Division that has crash landed. Official caption on image: 'ISAD 28...
Captain William T Palmer of the 14th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force with his P-38 Lightning. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'William T Plamer, Capt 0-729052. 49 FS.'

FRE 8801

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8801
  • Description: Captain William T Palmer of the 14th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force with his P-38 Lightning. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'William T Plamer, Capt 0...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-75094) used as a hack plane by the 3rd Bomb Division that has crash landed. Official caption on image: '19AB 28 July 44 (2086) (WPU Crash Landing P-47 275094 Snetterton Heath)FA.'

FRE 9428

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9428
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-75094) used as a hack plane by the 3rd Bomb Division that has crash landed. Official caption on image: '19AB 28...
A P-38 Lightning (UN-8) nicknamed "Marion III" of the 1st Fighter Group, 15th Air Force. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Marion III UN, 94 FS, UN-B or 8.'

FRE 8802

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8802
  • Description: A P-38 Lightning (UN-8) nicknamed "Marion III" of the 1st Fighter Group, 15th Air Force. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Marion III UN, 94 FS, UN-B...
Ground personnel of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force attend to a crashed P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Boss Baby".

FRE 8803

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8803
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force attend to a crashed P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Boss Baby".
Jeeps tow tail-less P-47 Thunderbolts through a street in Karachi, India en route to their base. Image stamped on reverse: ' Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 7 Nov 1944' [stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: 'FIGHTER PLANES TOWED TO AIRBASE. Associated Press Photo shows:- Jeeps tow- P-47 fighter planes down a street in Karachi, India, after the aircraft are unloaded in the harbour. These planes are towed 15 miles inland to the air base where they are serviced ready for combat duties.'

FRE 9430

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9430
  • Description: Jeeps tow tail-less P-47 Thunderbolts through a street in Karachi, India en route to their base. Image stamped on reverse: ' Associated Press.' [stamp...
A P-39 Airacobra (serial number 42-4561) of the 15th Air Force. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 10 Mar 1943.' [stamp] and '23193.' [Censor no.]

FRE 8804

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8804
  • Description: A P-39 Airacobra (serial number 42-4561) of the 15th Air Force. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 10 Mar 1943.' [stamp] and '23193.'...
An F-5 Lightning in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-38 PR version (note unusual early engines) '96' Sicily?'

FRE 8805

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8805
  • Description: An F-5 Lightning in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-38 PR version (note unusual early engines) '96' Sicily...
An F-5 Lightning (serial number 44-23723) of the 28th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, 7th Air Force returns to base. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'F-5E-3-LO, 44-23723.'

FRE 8806

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8806
  • Description: An F-5 Lightning (serial number 44-23723) of the 28th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, 7th Air Force returns to base. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'F...
An F-5 Lightning nicknamed "Rose Marie" of the 90th Photo Reconnaissance Wing, 12th Air Force in Italy. Printed caption on reverse: '76073 AC- The Lockheed P-38 "Rose Marie" of the 90th Photographic Reconnaissance Wing, at an air base somewhere in Italy. US Air Force photo.'

FRE 8807

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8807
  • Description: An F-5 Lightning nicknamed "Rose Marie" of the 90th Photo Reconnaissance Wing, 12th Air Force in Italy. Printed caption on reverse: '76073 AC- The...