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A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23724) nicknamed "Doodle Bug" of the 376th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force.

FRE 8790

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8790
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23724) nicknamed "Doodle Bug" of the 376th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator of the 735th Bomb Squadron, 453rd Bomb Group, formerly flown by a William V. Woods. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Ex-William V. Woods. 735BS.'

FRE 8342

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8342
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator of the 735th Bomb Squadron, 453rd Bomb Group, formerly flown by a William V. Woods. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
A crashed B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-7759) nicknamed "Little Butch" of the 451st Bomb Group, 15th Air Force.

FRE 8789

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8789
  • Description: A crashed B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-7759) nicknamed "Little Butch" of the 451st Bomb Group, 15th Air Force.
A P-47 Thunderbolt in flight. Image stamped on reverse: 'Republic aviation division.' [stamp]

FRE 9420

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9420
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt in flight. Image stamped on reverse: 'Republic aviation division.' [stamp]
The nose art of 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: 'Bir-Hackeim befre to Wahn accident.'

FRE 8814

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8814
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30177-F) nicknamed "Bir Hakeim (Charlene)" formerly of the 388th Bomb Group, used as an...
The cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-8009). Image via the Air Force Museum Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Republic P-47B.'

FRE 9419

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9419
  • Description: The cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-8009). Image via the Air Force Museum Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Republic P-47B.'
The crumpled nose of 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, after crash landing at Wahn. Image via H Perrin. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bir-Hackeim AFTER Wahn!'

FRE 8815

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8815
  • Description: The crumpled nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30177-F) nicknamed "Bir Hakeim (Charlene)" formerly of the 388th Bomb Group, used as an...
The cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6038). Image via the Air Force Museum Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Republic P-47B.'

FRE 9418

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9418
  • Description: The cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6038). Image via the Air Force Museum Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Republic P-47B.'
A French crew and German Mechanics 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: 'Bir Hakeim with her crew (Capt Perrin second from left) and her German Mechanics, Hrn Konrad, Beiuer, Beetz.'

FRE 8812

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8812
  • Description: A French crew and German Mechanics with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30177-F) nicknamed "Bir Hakeim (Charlene)" formerly of the 388th Bomb...
A P-47C Thunderbolt on hardstanding. Image stamped on reverse: 'Republic Aviation Division.'[stamp] Printed caption on reverse: 'P-47C- this plane was virtually the same as the production P-47B except that the fuselage was lengthened 8 inches by incorporating a firewall extension on the forward end of the fuselage. The P-47C was the first of the Thunderbolt series to be shipped to England for combat.'

FRE 9417

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9417
  • Description: A P-47C Thunderbolt on hardstanding. Image stamped on reverse: 'Republic Aviation Division.'[stamp] Printed caption on reverse: 'P-47C- this plane was...
A French crew 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: 'Bir Hakeim and her crew.'

FRE 8813

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8813
  • Description: A French crew with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30177-F) nicknamed "Bir Hakeim (Charlene)" formerly of the 388th Bomb Group, used as an...
French personnel gather around 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 J Moulin. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Old Bir-Hakeim! (230177F) B-17F-90-BO 42-30177. Date and place unknown.'

FRE 8818

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8818
  • Description: French personnel gather around a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30177-F) nicknamed "Bir Hakeim (Charlene)" formerly of the 388th Bomb Group...
Ground personnel of the 19th Bomb Group, Far East Air Force refuel a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-2489) nicknamed "Suzy-Q".

FRE 8819

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8819
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 19th Bomb Group, Far East Air Force refuel a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-2489) nicknamed "Suzy-Q".
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.

FRE 8816

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8816
  • Description: 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...
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 by the Free French Air Force. Image stamped on reverse: 'Etablissement Cinématographique et Photographique des Armées (ECPA).'

FRE 8817

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8817
  • Description: 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...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-8370), formerly of the 355th Fighter Group, captured by the Germans and used as a test aircraft by the Luftwaffe. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'T9+FK.'

FRE 9412

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9412
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-8370), formerly of the 355th Fighter Group, captured by the Germans and used as a test aircraft by the Luftwaffe...
Ammunition inside the nose gun position of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 385th Bomb Group.

FRE 7677

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7677
  • Description: Ammunition inside the nose gun position of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 385th Bomb Group.
Staff-Sergeant Ray L Wilt works on a P-47 Thunderbolt at Bellows Field, New Guniea. Printed caption on reverse: '52963AC- NEW GUINEA- Republic P-47 sitting on the line at Bellows Field. The crew chief S/Sgt Ray L Wilt, Bellington, W.VA is on the wing of the plane. US Air Force photo.'

FRE 9411

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9411
  • Description: Staff-Sergeant Ray L Wilt works on a P-47 Thunderbolt at Bellows Field, New Guniea. Printed caption on reverse: '52963AC- NEW GUINEA- Republic P-47...
The damaged tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Sly Fox"of the 385th Bomb Group in North Africa. Official caption on image: "A-24." Passed for publication 6 Sep 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '17-8-43.' Printed caption on reverse: '[obscured] crashed on landing in N. Africa.' Censor no: 282501. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 7676

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7676
  • Description: The damaged tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Sly Fox"of the 385th Bomb Group in North Africa. Official caption on image: "A-24." Passed for...
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...