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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37716) nicknamed "5 Grand" of the 338th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group. On reverse: William T. Larkins [address Stamp].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3938
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37716) nicknamed "5 Grand" of the 338th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group. On reverse: William T. Larkins...
The wreckage of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94782) nicknamed "Off Limits", piloted by Lieutenant Guy Gipson of the 34th Bomb Group, following a crash near Dungeness Point on the 22 June 1944. Image via Stewart P Evans. Handwritten on reverse: 'Photo B' '410' 'B-244 crash Dugeness Point 22/6/44'.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 612
  • Description: The wreckage of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94782) nicknamed "Off Limits", piloted by Lieutenant Guy Gipson of the 34th Bomb Group, following a...
Ground personnel of the 389th Bomb Group pull an engine for a B-24 Liberator with a Cletrac .
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1528
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 389th Bomb Group pull an engine for a B-24 Liberator with a Cletrac .
A bomber crew of the 323rd Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder (WT-Q, serial number 42-96212) nicknamed "Patty's Pig" and a Cletrac . Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 8 Dec 1943.' [stamp] and '296201.' [Censor no.] Printed caption opn reverse: 'Marauder Pilots. Associated Press Photo shows: Marauder crew of "Paddy's Pig" [sic] with their plane, Left to Right; Lt. Lawrence McNally,pilot; Lieut. Walter J. Brown of Brooklyn, NY. Navigator; Lt. Donald L. Bird of S
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1205
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 323rd Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder (WT-Q, serial number 42-96212) nicknamed "Patty's Pig" and a Cletrac . Image stamped on...
Ground personel of the 322nd Bomb Group, with a Cletrac, work on a B-26 Marauder in the snow.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1183
  • Description: Ground personel of the 322nd Bomb Group, with a Cletrac, work on a B-26 Marauder in the snow.
Master Sergeant Frederick F. Jones, of the 303rd Bomb Group, with a Cletrac . Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238732.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '14a. "Look to the mud, Folks" - says Master Sgt. Frederick F. Jones, who lived with his aunt , Mrs Cecilia Flynn, at West Monrovia Ave., Chicago, clearing the tractor tracks for action. Aged 21, he was a student at Pana, Ill. His fiancee is Miss Pauline
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1057
  • Description: Master Sergeant Frederick F. Jones, of the 303rd Bomb Group, with a Cletrac . Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp],...
Ground personnel of the 386th Bomb Group inflate the tyres of a B-26 Marauder (AN-S, serial number 41-31606) nicknamed "Rat Poison" from their Cletrac before a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Pres.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 30 Sep 1943.' [stamp], and '285957.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ''AMERICA'S "RED DEVIL" [a censor has omitted 'Red Devil] FLYERS. USP/2247-5. Commanding Officer of the Black Gun [amended by censor to read 'gun'] squadron, Major Franklin W Harris of Gl
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2235
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 386th Bomb Group inflate the tyres of a B-26 Marauder (AN-S, serial number 41-31606) nicknamed "Rat Poison" from their Cletrac...
Personnel of the 491st Bomb Group with ground support vehicles, including trucks, ambulances and a Cletrac wait in front of the control tower at Metfield for returning B-24 Liberators. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Waiting for mission return, probably Metfield, Nov.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2112
  • Description: Personnel of the 491st Bomb Group with ground support vehicles, including trucks, ambulances and a Cletrac wait in front of the control tower at...
A Cletrac tows a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37902) of the 490th Bomb Group into a hangar.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2091
  • Description: A Cletrac tows a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37902) of the 490th Bomb Group into a hangar.
A Cletrac pulls a B-24 Liberator of the 44th Bomb Group out of a hangar.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 671
  • Description: A Cletrac pulls a B-24 Liberator of the 44th Bomb Group out of a hangar.
Personnel of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group ride a Cletrac past an F-5 Lightning.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2195
  • Description: Personnel of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group ride a Cletrac past F-5E Lightning serial 44-23739 assigned to the 27th Photo Squadron (coded...
Lieutenant Morris C Williams of the 361st Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt (E9-G, serial number 42-75549) nicknamed "Devil May Care" and Lieutenant Clarence E Sullivan Jr and his crew with Sullivan's P-51 Mustang (E9-S, serial number 42-106707) nicknamed "Sleepytime Gal".
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3327
  • Description: Lieutenant Morris C Williams of the 361st Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt (E9-G, serial number 42-75549) nicknamed "Devil May Care" and...
A map showing missions undertaken by 413th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4029
  • Description: A map showing missions undertaken by 413th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group.
An airman of the 306th Bomb Group with a dog mascot underneath the wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4397
  • Description: An airman of the 306th Bomb Group with a dog mascot underneath the wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress.
Two airmen of the 306th Bomb Group outside a crew hut.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4395
  • Description: Two airmen of the 306th Bomb Group outside a crew hut.
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-102503) of the 306th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4406
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-102503) of the 306th Bomb Group.
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 96th Bomb Group releases it's load. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt Neier's Ship. "Kiplings Error".'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3973
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 96th Bomb Group releases it's load. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt Neier's Ship. "Kiplings Error".'
Lieutenant Reeder and his crew, of the 359th Bomb Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group, with their B-17 Flying Fortress, nicknamed "The Duchess". Printed caption on reverse of print: '61772 AC - Lt. Reeder and crew of the 359th Bomb. Sqd., 303rd Bomb. Group besides a Boeing B-17 "The Duchess", England, 17 July 1943. U.S. Air Force Photo.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4236
  • Description: Lieutenant Reeder and his crew, of the 359th Bomb Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group, with their B-17 Flying Fortress, nicknamed "The Duchess". Printed...
Ground crew of the 303rd Bomb Group prepare to load bombs into a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Eight Ball". Was passed for publication, but then marked 'Confidential' 27th of an unknown month 1943. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and 'Confidential Until Re-Classified By Censor' [Stamps].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4230
  • Description: Ground crew of the 303rd Bomb Group prepare to load bombs into a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Eight Ball". Was passed for publication, but then...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9020) of the 303rd Bomb Group, used as a flight assembly ship.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4254
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9020) nicknamed "Tugboat Annie" of the 303rd Bomb Group, used as a tow-target.