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A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group return to Bassingbourn after a mission, July 1943. Passed for publication 29 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Flying Fortresses Return From Deepest Penetration Into Germany. Carrying out their deepest penetration into Germany thus far, strong formations of American Flying Fortresses dropped bombs on Kassel in the Eastern Ruhr, and Oschersleben, less than 100 miles from Berlin. The unescorted bombers had to fight their way through

FRE 3561

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3561
  • Description: A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group return to Bassingbourn after a mission, July 1943. Passed for publication 29 Jul 1943...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Wabash Cannonball" of the 91st Bomb Group, featuring the Disney character "Goofy". On reverse: 'Not For Publication, For Personal Use Only, Passed by US Army Examiner 10143' [Stamp].

FRE 3564

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3564
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Wabash Cannonball" of the 91st Bomb Group, featuring the Disney character "Goofy". On reverse: 'Not...
Nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Paper Doll"of the 91st Bomb Group.

FRE 3565

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3565
  • Description: Nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Paper Doll"of the 91st Bomb Group.
A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group return to Bassingbourn after a raid on Antwerp. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Photo Shows - Fortresses coming into their home base on their return from the raid on Antwerp. And April 6th 1943 PN.' Passed for publication 6 Apr 1943. On reverse: Planet News Ltd and US Army Press Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Print No: 256830. Press caption for image series: ‘EXCLUSIVE PICTURES AS CREWS RETURN FROM RAID. Night and Day air blitz of enemy con

FRE 3562

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3562
  • Description: A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group return to Bassingbourn after a raid on Antwerp. Printed caption on reverse of print:...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Time's A-Wastin'" of the 91st Bomb Group.

FRE 3568

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3568
  • Description: The nose art of B-17G serial 42-102504 "Time's A-Wastin'" (coded LL-D) of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Destiny's Child." of the 91st Bomb Group.

FRE 3569

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3569
  • Description: The nose art of B-17G serial 42-31812 "Destiny's Child" (coded LL-H) of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97954) nicknamed "Winnie Frank Joe" of the 91st Bomb Group.

FRE 3566

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3566
  • Description: The nose art of B-17G serial 42-97954 "Winnie Frank Joe" (coded LL-Z) of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group.
Captain Row of the 390th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30713) nicknamed "Phyllis Marie". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Capt Row.'

FRE 1554

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1554
  • Description: Captain Row of the 390th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30713) nicknamed "Phyllis Marie". Handwritten caption on reverse:...
A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5077) nicknamed "Delta Rebel No. 2". Image has been signed by one of the crew members. Handwritten on reverse: '26 Ops.'

FRE 3647

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3647
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5077) nicknamed "Delta Rebel No. 2". Image has been signed by...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group with a burning nose. Handwritten on reverse: 'ORP, 3/6/43, 6/7/43 Sal?'

FRE 3648

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3648
  • Description: B-17F serial 42-3210 (coded OR-P) of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group caught fire at Bassingbourn 1 June 1943 . Handwritten on reverse: 'ORP...
A "Caterpillar Club" certificate, awarded to Staff Sergeant R.W. Armstrong, of the 91st Bomb Group, for successfully bailing out of his stricken B-17 Flying Fortress on the 4th of November 1944 and surviving, using a Irvin Company parachute. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Caterpillar Club Card issued by company who's chute I used on Nov. 4 1944, Mereseburg raid.'

FRE 3645

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3645
  • Description: A "Caterpillar Club" certificate, awarded to Staff Sergeant R.W. Armstrong, of the 91st Bomb Group, for successfully bailing out of his stricken B-17...
Veteran personnel of the 91st Bomb Group outside the Officers Mess at Bassingbourn.

FRE 3644

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3644
  • Description: Veteran personnel of the 91st Bomb Group outside the Officers Mess at Bassingbourn. Col. Stanley Wray is definitely the gray-haired fellow standing...
A smoking B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group falls away from its formation. Handwritten on reverse: '#4201. H.'

FRE 3632

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3632
  • Description: A smoking B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group falls away from its formation. Handwritten on reverse: '#4201. H.'
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby" of the 91st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '29/5/44.'

FRE 3630

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3630
  • Description: The nose art of B-17G serial 42-32076 "Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby" (coded LL-E) of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Buccaneer" of the 91st Bomb Group.

FRE 3621

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3621
  • Description: B-17F serial 42-3162 "Buccaneer" (coded LL-A) of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st BG.
A tail gunner of the 91st Bomb Group in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress.

FRE 3623

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3623
  • Description: A tail gunner of the 91st Bomb Group in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress.
Two cameramen check their equipment, at Bassingbourn, home of the 91st Bomb Group.

FRE 3625

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3625
  • Description: FB Bynum and Clyde Rhodes of the 91st Bomb Group, Photographic Unit check their equipment, at Bassingbourn. Image by William D "Bill" Pulliam, 91st...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Yankee Doodle" of the 91st Bomb Group.

FRE 3624

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3624
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Yankee Doodle" of the 91st Bomb Group.
A photographic officer of the 91st Bomb Group checks an image.

FRE 3627

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3627
  • Description: A photographic officer of the 91st Bomb Group checks an image.
An airman of the 91st Bomb Group relaxes atop a bulding at Bassingbourn.

FRE 3626

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3626
  • Description: An airman of the 91st Bomb Group relaxes atop a bulding at Bassingbourn. Image by William D "Bill" Pulliam, 91st Bomb Group, Photo Unit.