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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 Image stamped on reverse: Passed for publication 25 Jul 1942' [crossed out stamp], 'Not to be published 25 Jul 1942.'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...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5885) nicknamed "Kipling's Error the III" of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GM-1-9-96)(11-9-43).' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Neies crew.'

FRE 849

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 849
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5885) nicknamed "Kipling's Error the III" of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on...
The American Red Cross Aeroclub band of the 96th Bomb Group.

FRE 852

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 852
  • Description: The American Red Cross Aeroclub band of the 96th Bomb Group.
An airman of the 96th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (MZ-W, serial number 42-30123) nicknamed "Big Dick". Official caption printed on photo: '(GM-1-10-96)(11-8-43).' Handwritten caption on reverse: '230123, MIA 25/2/44 MZ-W. 11/8/43.'

FRE 853

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 853
  • Description: An airman of the 96th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (MZ-W, serial number 42-30123) nicknamed "Big Dick". Official caption printed on photo: '...
A dance at the Officer's Club of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GM-41-1-96)(17-10-43) OFFICER'S DANCE.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Travis- Officer's Club.'

FRE 855

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 855
  • Description: Colonel James L Travis, Commanding Officer of the 96th Bomb Group at a dance in the Officer's Club. Official caption printed on image: '(GM-41-1-96)...
The station library of the 96th Bomb Group.

FRE 856

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 856
  • Description: The station library of the 96th Bomb Group.
The bomber crew lead by Captain Walter E. Flagg of the 96th Bomb Group by the tail of their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30227) nicknamed "Wabbit Twacks III" at Snetterton Heath. Official caption printed on image: '(GPR-14-3-96)(11-7-43) Capt. Flagg's Crew.' Handwritten annotation at top of image (cropped): 'Wabbit Twacks.'

FRE 857

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 857
  • Description: The bomber crew lead by Captain Walter E. Flagg of the 96th Bomb Group by the tail of their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30227) nicknamed...
The bomber crew led by Captain Walter E. Flagg of the 96th Bomb Group inspect flak damage on a B-17 Flying Fortress. One of the airmen has an injured eye. Official caption printed on image: '(GPR-14-4-96)(11-7-43) Capt. Flagg's Crew.'

FRE 858

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 858
  • Description: The bomber crew led by Captain Walter E. Flagg of the 96th Bomb Group inspect flak damage on a B-17 Flying Fortress. One of the airmen has an injured...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3265 ) nicknamed "Holy Mackeral!" of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GM-1-4-96)(11-8-43).' Handwritten caption on reverse: '23265, MIA 16/12/43.'

FRE 854

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 854
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3265 ) nicknamed "Holy Mackeral!" of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image:...
An airman of the 96th Bomb Group stands with a giant flak hole on the tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 4?-??988).

FRE 863

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 863
  • Description: An airman [tail gunner S/Sgt Charles Haywood] of the 96th Bomb Group stands with a giant flak hole on the tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial...