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Colonel Larry Thomas of the 453rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Larry Thomas 453BG.'

FRE 1851

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1851
  • Description: Colonel Larry Thomas of the 453rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Larry Thomas 453BG.'
First Lieutenant John J. Askins, a pilot of the 91st Bomb Group, in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-K, serial number 42-97851) nicknamed "Qualified Quail", during a practice mission in 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'John Askins pilot Qualified Quail riding co-pilot on practice run with 2 91st. Mickey ships. Fall 1944'

FRE 690

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 690
  • Description: First Lieutenant John J. Askins, a pilot of the 91st Bomb Group, in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-K, serial number 42-97851) nicknamed...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group lands at Bassingbourn, 19 March 1943. Image stamped on reverse: 'The Aeroplane.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 19 Feb 1943.' [stamp] and '254315.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Boeing Fortress II in squadron service in Great Britain.'

FRE 692

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 692
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group lands at Bassingbourn, 19 March 1943. Image stamped on reverse: 'The Aeroplane.' [stamp], 'Passed for...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (LG-W, serial number 42-31333) nicknamed "Wee Willie" of the 91st Bomb Group suffers a direct flak hit on the left wing. 10 April 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4215 "Wee Willie" direct burst of flack on 128th mission.'

FRE 693

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 693
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (LG-W, serial number 42-31333) nicknamed "Wee Willie" of the 91st Bomb Group suffers a direct flak hit on the left wing. 10...
Major Clemens K. Wurzbach, of the 303rd Bomb Group, tries out a new gramophone record. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257520.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Trying out some new gramophone records at a British base Major Clements K. Wurzbach used to be at a ranch. His home is at Route No.4. Box 156, San Antonio, Texas, where his parents live. Now a pilot and cammander of his squadron he has been awarded the A

FRE 994

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 994
  • Description: Major Clemens K. Wurzbach, of the 303rd Bomb Group, tries out a new gramophone record. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.'...
Technical Sergeant James Wavey and Staff Sergeant Nancis Radkiewicz of the 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '579th Bomb Squadron/ 392nd Bomb Group. T/Sgt James Wavey (L) Radio Officer, S/Sgt Nancis Radkiewicz (R) Waist Gunner. Crew of Lt RJ Benson.

FRE 1846

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1846
  • Description: Technical Sergeant James Wavey and Staff Sergeant Nancis Radkiewicz of the 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '579th Bomb Squadron/...
Master Sergeant Arthur E. Chatfield and Master Sergeant Frank L. Bossert, of the 303rd Bomb Group, check stock lists in the technical supply section. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943.' [stamp] and '245296.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ''HOW THE BOYS LIVE AND WORK AT FLYING FORTRESS STATION IN ENGLAND: Wide World Photo Shows: M/Sgt. Arthur Chatfield, Class (?) P.O., Gloucester County, VA. (Left) waits in Technical Supply section while M

FRE 1003

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1003
  • Description: Master Sergeant Arthur E. Chatfield and Master Sergeant Frank L. Bossert, of the 303rd Bomb Group, check stock lists in the technical supply section...
Sergeant Fredrick Wilson, a tail gunner of the 97th Bomb Group, in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress.

FRE 751

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 751
  • Description: Sergeant Fredrick Wilson, a tail gunner of the 97th Bomb Group, in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress.
The American Red Cross Clubmobile pays a visit to personnel of the 92nd Bomb Group who have returned to Alconbury following a mission. Caption printed on image: 'American Red Cross Clubmobile "somewhere in Great Britain." "COME AND GET IT."'

FRE 749

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 749
  • Description: The American Red Cross Clubmobile pays a visit to personnel of the 92nd Bomb Group who have returned to Alconbury following a mission. Caption printed...
The American Red Cross Clubmobile pays a visit to a bomber crew of the 92nd Bomb Group who have returned to Alconbury after a mission, flying a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9020) nicknamed "Phyllis". Caption printed on image: 'American Red Cross Clubmobile "somewhere in Great Britain."

FRE 750

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 750
  • Description: The American Red Cross Clubmobile pays a visit to a bomber crew of the 92nd Bomb Group who have returned to Alconbury after a mission, flying a B-17...
US Personnel enjoy doughnuts and coffee during a visit from the American Red Cross Clubmobile, 1942. Caption printed on image: 'American Red Cross Clubmobile "somewhere in Great Britain." "SIGHTED SINKERS- SANK SAME." 9. Passed by US Army Censor no 21 ETO USA.'

FRE 748

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 748
  • Description: US Personnel enjoy doughnuts and coffee during a visit from the American Red Cross Clubmobile, 1942. Caption printed on image: 'American Red Cross...
Pilot and ground crew of P-38J Lightning (serial number 42-68176), named by the crew "Sky Cowboy". Pilot of the aircraft was First Lieutenant Walker L. Whiteside, Crew Chief was Staff Sergeant Harry G. Keife and Armorer was Corporal James J. Wentworth. They were all part of the 77th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, based at Kings Cliffe air base.

FRE 96

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 96
  • Description: Pilot and ground crew of P-38J Lightning (serial number 42-68176), named by the crew "Sky Cowboy". Pilot of the aircraft was First Lieutenant Walker L...
Some of the armory tents and temporary buildings at Kings Cliffe air base where the 20th Fighter Group were stationed between 26 August 1943 and 11 October 1945. The two tents on the left hand side of the photograph were ammunition tents. The one on the left stored 0.50 inch calibre ammunition for the P-38 Lightning's machine guns, and the one on its right stored 20mm calibre ammunition for the P-38 Lightning's cannon.

FRE 101

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 101
  • Description: Some of the armory tents and temporary buildings at Kings Cliffe air base where the 20th Fighter Group were stationed between 26 August 1943 and 11...
Pilot of the 20th Fighter Group in flying gear. Portion of the aircraft's serial number is visible on the tail as 26810.

FRE 98

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 98
  • Description: Pilot of the 20th Fighter Group in flying gear. Portion of the aircraft's serial number is visible on the tail as 26810.* * - Tail number is 42-6810...
Pilot of the 20th Fighter Group stands beside a P-38 Lightning. The pilot has the rank of a Lieutenant.

FRE 99

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 99
  • Description: Pilot of the 20th Fighter Group stands beside P-38H Lightning serial 42-67039 of the 79th Fighter Squadron. The pilot has the rank of a Lieutenant...
Engineers of the 354th Fighter Group prepare a P-51 Mustang (GQ-U, serial number 43-6737) for a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P51B, 354th FG 1st Unit Equipped, Boxted.'

FRE 422

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 422
  • Description: Engineers of the 354th Fighter Group prepare a P-51 Mustang (GQ-U, serial number 43-6737) for a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P51B, 354th...
Armorers of the 20th Fighter Group load up a P-38 Lightning with ammunition at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings Attack Northern France. Versatile P-38 Lightnings, flashing their power across the English Channel for the first time in a combat role, bring new serial phase into the European Theatre of Operations. Well-trained pilots - some of them already experienced in the other theatres of war - and ground crews swear by their ships. From briefing room to

FRE 62

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 62
  • Description: Armorers of the 20th Fighter Group load up P-38H Lightning serial 42-67016 with ammunition at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption...
Mechanics of the 20th Fighter Group at a work table beside a P-38 Lightning with engine covers up at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'Lightnings Attack Northern France. Versatile P-38 Lightnings, flashing their power across the English Channel for the first time in a combat role, bring new serial phase into the European Theatre of Operations. Well-trained pilots - some of them already experienced in the other theatres of war - and ground crews swear by their ships.

FRE 63

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 63
  • Description: Mechanics of the 20th Fighter Group at a work table beside P-38H Lightning serial 42-67016 with engine covers up at Kings Cliffe air base, October...
Pilots of the 354th Fighter Group with a P-51 Mustang after a mission Image stamped on reverse: 'Barratt's Photo Press.' [stamp]. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Boxted.'

FRE 416

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 416
  • Description: Pilots of the 354th Fighter Group with a P-51 Mustang after a mission Image stamped on reverse: 'Barratt's Photo Press.' [stamp]. A printed caption...
Armorers of the 354th Fighter Group load ammunition into the wing of Captain K. Dahlberg's P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: '354 Cpt K Dahlberg, FRA 132009.'

FRE 417

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 417
  • Description: Capt Ken Dahlberg watches Sgt Harry Phillips and SSgt George Spikos of the 353rd FS 354th FG load ammo into a P-47D Thunderbolt.