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The insignia of the 357th Fighter Group.

FRE 5264

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5264
  • Description: The insignia of the 357th Fighter Group.
The insignia of the 3rd Scouting Force, 8th Air Force.

FRE 5293

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5293
  • Description: The insignia of the 3rd Scouting Force, 8th Air Force.
The insignia of the 654th Bomb Squadron, 25th Bomb Group (Reconnaissance).

FRE 5290

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5290
  • Description: The insignia of the 654th Bomb Squadron, 25th Bomb Group (Reconnaissance).
The insignia of the 653rd Bomb Squadron, 25th Bomb Group (Reconnaissance).

FRE 5289

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5289
  • Description: The insignia of the 653rd Bomb Squadron, 25th Bomb Group (Reconnaissance).
A P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Snorting Bull 3rd" of the 404th Fighter Group. Image via Steve Sheflin.

FRE 7374

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7374
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Snorting Bull 3rd" of the 404th Fighter Group. Image via Steve Sheflin.
The insignia of the 652nd Bomb Squadron, 25th Bomb Group (Reconnaissance). Featuring Donald Duck.

FRE 5288

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5288
  • Description: The insignia of the 652nd Bomb Squadron, 25th Bomb Group (Reconnaissance). Featuring Donald Duck.
The insignia of the 434th Fighter Squadron, 479th Fighter Group.

FRE 5280

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5280
  • Description: The insignia of the 434th Fighter Squadron, 479th Fighter Group.
The insignia of the 479th Fighter Group.

FRE 5279

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5279
  • Description: The insignia of the 479th Fighter Group.
The insignia of the 385th Fighter Squadron, 364th Fighter Group.

FRE 5278

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5278
  • Description: The insignia of the 385th Fighter Squadron, 364th Fighter Group.
Sergeant Edward W. Leahy of the 303rd Bomb Group, climbs onto a truck. Printed caption on reverse: '"Love to wife and folks. Everything is fine. Will be seeing you before you realise. Ed.", writes Sgt. Edward W. Leahy, of 440 N. Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, to his wife and parents. Aged 24, Sgt. Leahy finds England "O.K."' On reverse: Current Affairs Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 4144

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4144
  • Description: Sergeant Edward W. Leahy of the 303rd Bomb Group, climbs onto a truck. Printed caption on reverse: '"Love to wife and folks. Everything is fine. Will...
Farmers and enlisted personnel collect hay in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress (JJ-Y) of the 422nd Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '29/6/43.' Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Keystone Press Agency [Stamp].

FRE 4287

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4287
  • Description: Farmers and enlisted personnel collect hay in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress (JJ-Y) of the 422nd Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption...
Lieutenant-Colonel Charles E. Marion, commanding officer of the 303rd Bomb Group. Passed as censored, but then cleared for publication 9 Apr 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Here seen taking his cap from the rack at his British base Lt. Col. (Pilot) Charles E. Marion is commander of his group in the U.S. Air Force and has taken part in 11 raids on the Hun. Educated at Michigan University he has made the Army his career and at 32 years of age holds the Silver Star and Air Medal. His home is with his pare

FRE 4147

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4147
  • Description: Lieutenant-Colonel Charles E. Marion, commanding officer of the 303rd Bomb Group. Passed as censored, but then cleared for publication 9 Apr 1943...
An airman of the 305th Bomb Group in the cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Southern Comfort". Passed for publication 17 Feb 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '305BG. 16-2-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 4286

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4286
  • Description: An airman of the 305th Bomb Group in the cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Southern Comfort". Passed for publication 17 Feb 1943...
Staff Sergeant William W. Fleming of the 303rd Bomb Group cleans and inspects a belt of ammunition. A censor has obscured the insignia on Fleming's jacket. Passed as censored 9 Apr 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Going straight from School into the Air Force S/Sgt. (Gunner) Wm. W. Fleming, of Jenkins, Kentucky, has already taken part in 10 raids on Jerry and won the Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster. Only 20 years of age, he is married and has one child. "I'd like to see everyone back home," he says, "but

FRE 4146

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4146
  • Description: Staff Sergeant William W. Fleming of the 303rd Bomb Group cleans and inspects a belt of ammunition. A censor has obscured the insignia on Fleming's...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (JJ-F, serial number 41-24515) nicknamed "Target for Tonite", of the 422nd Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group . Handwritten caption on reverse: ''Target for Tonite'. 422BS.'

FRE 4281

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4281
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (JJ-F, serial number 41-24515) nicknamed "Target for Tonite", of the 422nd Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group...
Sergeant Bernard H. Cohn of the 303rd Bomb Group, inspects a fuel truck. Printed caption on reverse: 'Climbing to the top of a gas truck to make an inspection at an American airfield somewhere in England, is Serg. Bernard H. Cohn, of 3146 Ainslie Street, Chicago, Ill. His peace-time job was office manager with Griffin Campbell Hayes and Walsh Inc., but he finds his new job with a bomber squadron congenial too.' On reverse: Current Affairs Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & C

FRE 4141

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4141
  • Description: Sergeant Bernard H. Cohn of the 303rd Bomb Group, inspects a fuel truck. Printed caption on reverse: 'Climbing to the top of a gas truck to make an...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (XK-D, serial number 42-29557) of the 365th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group takes off. Handwritten caption on reverse: '30/6/43.'

FRE 4282

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4282
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (XK-D, serial number 42-29557) of the 365th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group takes off. Handwritten caption on reverse: '30/6/43...
Private First Class William R. Sauerland of the 303rd Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: '"Mud, mud and still more mud," - that's England in the fall. Here is P.F.C. William R. Sauerland looking out over the landscape and thinking of his home at 7206 St. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Aged 36, married, he was formerly a truck-driver, with the Driscoll Teaming Co. He was educated at Holy Family School.' On reverse: Current Affairs Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship B

FRE 4142

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4142
  • Description: Private First Class William R. Sauerland of the 303rd Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: '"Mud, mud and still more mud," - that's England in the...
A bomber crew of the 97th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Big Punk". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Saunders and crew.'

FRE 4042

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4042
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 97th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Big Punk". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Saunders and crew.'
Three airmen of the 337th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group inspect the battle damaged tail of their B-17 Flying Fortress (AW-O, serial number 42-38133) nicknamed "Reluctant Dragon". They are from left to right: Second Lieutenant John C. Flemynk, the bombardier, from Chicago, Illinois; Technical Sergeant Leon H. Sweatt, the top turret gunner and engineer, from Divine, Texas; and Second Lieutenant Jerry T. Musser, the pilot, from Coral Gables, Florida. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Appears to be AW-O, 2381

FRE 4041

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4041
  • Description: Three airmen of the 337th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group inspect the battle damaged tail of their B-17 Flying Fortress (AW-O, serial number 42-38133)...