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The Church Army mobile canteen greets personnel of the 44th Bomb Group on their return from a mission. A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23816) nicknamed "Black Jack" is visible in the background. 2 March 1943. Image stamped on reverse: 'London News Agency.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 2 Mar 1943.' [stamp] Printed caption on reverse: 'Canteens greet U.S.A. Airmen. The U.S.A. Airmen at an aerodrome in Eastern England, are greeted by the Church Army Mobile canteens, after returning from raids over ene

FRE 651

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 651
  • Description: The Church Army mobile canteen greets personnel of the 44th Bomb Group on their return from a mission. The B-24D Liberator, 41-23816, named, Black...
B-17 Flying Fortresses, (serial number 42-31718) and (BX-D, serial number 42-31447) nicknamed "Cookie" of the 96th Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17G-BO.'

FRE 872

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 872
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses, (serial number 42-31718) and (BX-D, serial number 42-31447) nicknamed "Cookie" of the 96th Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten...
Two pathfinder B-17 Flying Fortresses, (MZ-F, serial number 42-97555) and (MZ-T, serial number 42-97627), of the 96th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: '59089 A.C. PFF planes such as these flying high above German targets were able to see covered objectives thousands of feet below mirrored as small clusters of light in the screen of the Mickey instrument which they caried. The revolving micro-wave antenna which sends out and picks up impulses is housed in the covered "blister" in back of the bomb ba

FRE 873

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 873
  • Description: Two pathfinder B-17 Flying Fortresses, (MZ-F, serial number 42-97555) and (MZ-T, serial number 42-97627), of the 96th Bomb Group. Printed caption on...
Personnel of the 96th Bomb Group with a B-17G Flying Fortress. The tail of a B-24 Liberator is visible in the background.

FRE 870

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 870
  • Description: Personnel of the 96th Bomb Group with a B-17G Flying Fortress. The tail of a B-24 Liberator is visible in the background.
An aerial view of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 96th Bomb Group.

FRE 871

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 871
  • Description: An aerial view of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 96th Bomb Group.
Ground personnel of the 97th Bomb Group reservice a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9023) nicknamed "Yankee Doodle", following the raid on Rouen. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 18 Aug 1942.' [stamp], 'Air=SER (Boeing).' [written annotation] and '216112.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S FLYING FORTRESSES RAID ROUEN IN DAYLIGHT. Associated Press Photo Shows: No sooner had one of the huge Fortresses landed after the raid than ground crew im

FRE 882

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 882
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 97th Bomb Group reservice a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9023) nicknamed "Yankee Doodle", following the raid on...
United States Air Chiefs of the European Theatre of Operations stand with a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 97th Bomb Group. Left to right these are: Major-General Frank, Brigadier-General Ira Eaker, Brigadier-General Robert Candee, Brigadier-General Frank O'Driscoll Hunter, Major-General Karl Spaatz and Lieutenant-General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 2 Aug 1942.' [stamp] 'USA (BRI) CCC: STF.' [written annotation] and '213540.' [Censor no

FRE 881

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 881
  • Description: United States Air Chiefs of the European Theatre of Operations stand with a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 97th Bomb Group. Left to right these are...
United States Air Chiefs of the European Theatre of Operations stand with a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 97th Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 2 Aug 1942.' [stamp] 'USA (BRI) CCC: STF.' [written annotation] and '213542.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S AIR CHIEFS IN BRITAIN. Associated Press Photo shows: Standing before a Flying Fortress, Symbol of U.S. Air Power are (left ot right) U.S. European Theatre Air Cheifs Brig Gen Candee, Bri

FRE 883

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 883
  • Description: United States Air Chiefs of the European Theatre of Operations stand with a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 97th Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse:...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (BX-W, serial number 42-31053) nicknamed "Stingy" of the 338th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Stingy.'

FRE 874

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 874
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (BX-W, serial number 42-31053) nicknamed "Stingy" of the 338th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
Sergeant Fredrick Wilson, a tail gunner of the 97th Bomb Group, in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: Passed for publication 25 Jul 1942' [crossed out stamp], 'Not to be published 25 Jul 1942.' [stamp], 'Reveiwed and passed for publication 18 Aug 1942.' [stamp],'AIR(BOEING)' [written annotation], 'Associated Press.' [stamp] and '212087.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICAN FLYING FORTRESSES WAIT FOR ZERO HOUR Associated Press photo shows: Hardly visible as he

FRE 876

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 876
  • Description: Sergeant Fredrick Wilson, a tail gunner of the 97th Bomb Group, in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: Passed for...
Staff Sergeant Joseph Francis Kotlarz, a tail gunner of the 96th Bomb Group, cleans the guns on his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5885) nicknamed "Kipling's Error the III". Printed caption on reverse: '.'27330 AC - "Hottest tail in town." Preparing his tail guns in last minute readiness is S/Sgt. Joseph F. Kotlarz, son of Mrs Stella Kotlarz, 2820 F. St. Omaha Nebr. Sgt. Kotlarz reigns over the tail gun position in the Fortress, "Kipling's Error III" which is ready for its bombing raid, taking it

FRE 875

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 875
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Joseph Francis Kotlarz, a tail gunner of the 96th Bomb Group, cleans the guns on his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5885)...
Personnel of the 97th Bomb Group gather to greet a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber crew who have returned from a raid on Rouen. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 18 Aug 1942' [stamp] and '216133'[Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. FLYING FORTRESSES RAID ROUEN IN DAYLIGHT Associated press photo shows: Ground crews and officers, full of excitement, gather round the briefing room to greet the crews after their interrogation. ARp/ROB 249447/8 I8842'

FRE 878

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 878
  • Description: Personnel of the 97th Bomb Group gather to greet a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber crew who have returned from a raid on Rouen. Image stamped on reverse:...
A bomber crew of the 97th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. They are from left to right: Lieutenant Frank R. Beadle, of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Sergeant Chester Love, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Sergeant Richard Williams, of Utica, New York; Lieutenant Levon Ray, of Poolville Texas; Glen V. Leland, of St. Petersburg, Florida; Sergeant Frank Rebello, Tiverton, Rhode Island; Sergeant Joseph Cummings, of Oskaloosa, Iowa; and Sergeant Zane Gemmill, of St. Clair, Pennsylvania. Image stamped on reverse: 'Pas

FRE 877

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 877
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 97th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. They are from left to right: Lieutenant Frank R. Beadle, of Grand Rapids...
Film star turned Intellegence Officer Gene Raymond of the 97th Bomb Group questions his comrades following a raid on Rouen. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.', '216129' [ Censor no] and 'Passed for publication 18 Aug 1942' [stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. FLYING FORTRESSES RAID ROUEN IN DAYLIGHT Associated Press photo shows: Gene Raymond ex-Hollywood film star now intelligence office in the U.S. Army Air Corps questions Sgt. Kent West of West Blocton, ALA. Rear Gunner who shot down a

FRE 880

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 880
  • Description: Film star turned Intelligence Officer Gene Raymond of the 97th Bomb Group questions his comrades following a raid on Rouen. NOTE by L2M2: Pictured...
Personnel of the 97th Bomb Group watch as a flight of three B-17 Flying Fortresses flies over the control tower at Grafton Underwood. Image stamped on reverse: 'Photograph supplied by Photopress.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 18 Aug 1942'[stamp], '216095' [Censor no] and 'USA(BRI)CCC' [written annotation]. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. FLYING FORTRESSES BOMB ENERMY TARGETS. American Flying Fortresses manned by American crews and led by Brigadier-General Ira C. Eaker, commanding general, United Sta

FRE 879

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 879
  • Description: Personnel of the 97th Bomb Group watch as a flight of three B-17 Flying Fortresses flies over the control tower at Grafton Underwood. Image stamped on...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9089) nicknamed "Johnny Reb" of the 92nd Bomb Group, formerly of the 97th Bomb Group takes off. Image stamped on reverse: 'New York Times Photo.' [stamp], 'Air (Boeing) FLY.' [annotation] and '219847.'[Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached the the reverse however this has been lost. Handwritten caption on reverse: '4/9/42, marsh ground. Johnny Reb.'

FRE 892

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 892
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9089) nicknamed "Johnny Reb" of the 92nd Bomb Group, formerly of the 97th Bomb Group takes off. Image stamped...
Personnel of the 97th Bomb Group look out for the return of B-17 Flying Fortresses from a raid on Rouen, from the top of the Control Tower at Grafton Underwood. Image stamped on reverse: 'Photo Supplied Photopress Central.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 18 Aug 1942.' [stamp], 'USA (BRI) CCC.' [written annotation] and '216036.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Picture shows: Aerodrome Personnel on the Control Tower watching for the return of the planes from the raid.' Handwritten captio

FRE 887

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 887
  • Description: US and British Officers look out for the return of B-17 Flying Fortresses from the top of the Control Tower at Grafton Underwood after the 8th Air...
Sergeant Stanley Finch and Sergeant Frank Mallet of the 97th Bomb Group with their squadron insignia, painted on the waist of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication.' [stamp], 'USA(BRI)CC:EMB.' [written annotation] and '212078.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICAN FLYING FORTRESSES WAIT FOR ZERO HOUR. Associated Press Photo Shows: Sgt. Stanley Finch of New Bedford Mass. and (right) Sgt. Frank Mallet of Lisbon. ME. smile over th

FRE 886

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 886
  • Description: Sergeant Stanley Finch and Sergeant Frank Mallet of the 97th Bomb Group with their squadron insignia, painted on the waist of a B-17 Flying Fortress...
Ground personnel of the 97th Bomb Group refuel a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9023) nicknamed "Yankee Doodle". Image stamped on reverse: 'Photograph Supplied Photopress Central.' [stamp], 'Reveiwed and Passed 18 Aug 1942.' and '2160091.'[Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to reverse of print, however this has been lost and damged. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'Grafton Underwood 17/8/42.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: 'RAF AEC 2500 gall. refueller of 8 Group B

FRE 885

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 885
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 97th Bomb Group refuel a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9023) nicknamed "Yankee Doodle". Image stamped on reverse:...
Personnel of the 97th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9042) nicknamed "The Berlin Sleeper". A censor has attempted to obscure the '42' painted on the aircraft's nose. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Reveiwed and Passed 24 Jul 1942.' [stamp], 'USA (BRI) CCC: EQP.' [written annotation] and '212100.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse of print has been removed and damaged. Remaining text reads: 'AMERICAN FLYING FORTRESSES WAIT FOR ZERO HOUR., Associated P

FRE 884

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 884
  • Description: Personnel of the 97th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9042) nicknamed "The Berlin Sleeper". A censor has attempted to obscure...