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A bomber crew of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group led by Captain W.D. Whitson, with their B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-F). Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Photo date: 26/7/43. B/G Anderson. Cpt. W.D. Whitson crew.'

FRE 4291

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4291
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group led by Captain W.D. Whitson, with their B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-F). Handwritten caption on...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-2578) nicknamed "Butcher Shop" of the 97th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '17-8-42 D.' Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Photopress, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 4053

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4053
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-2578) nicknamed "Butcher Shop" of the 97th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '17-8-42 D.' Printed...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9043) nicknamed "Peggy D" of the 97th Bomb Group returns to base after a raid on Rouen. Printed caption on reverse: 'General Leads Flying Fortresses. The American Air Force yesterday carried out its first bombing raid on Europe, when a force of Boeing Flying Fortresses attacked the railway station at Rouen. O.P.S. One of the Flying Fortresses lands after the raid.' Handwritten on reverse: '17/8/42. 'Peggy D' 19043.' Passed for publication 18 Aug 1942. On reverse: U

FRE 4052

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4052
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9043) nicknamed "Peggy D" of the 97th Bomb Group returns to base after a raid on Rouen. Printed caption on...
A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. A censor has obscured an RAF Spitfire in the background. Passed as censored 11 Jul 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'Members of the crew of the Boston Bomber, photographed after they had been decorated, in front of a Boston Bomber. (L to R): Sgt. B.B. Cunningham, of Tupelo, Miss.; Sgt. R.L. Golay, of Fredonia, Kansas; Second-Lieutenant M. Dorton of Long Beach and Major Charles C. Kegelman. Keystone.' Printed caption a

FRE 4059

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4059
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. A censor has obscured an RAF Spitfire in the background...
A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- The four airmen in front of a Boston bomber. Left to right: Sergeant Bennie Cunningham, of Tupelo, Mississippi; Sergeant Robert Golay, of Fredonia, Kansas; Lieut. Randall Dorton, of Long Beach, California; and Major Charles C. Kegelman, of El Reno, Oklahoma, after receiving their decorations. G. 11th July 1942. PN.B.' On reverse: Ministry of Information, Planet News Ltd, US Ar

FRE 4058

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4058
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- The four airmen in...
Major William Calhoun, of the 303rd Bomb Group, inspects ground personnel working on his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Eight Ball". Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- Major William Calhoun, aged 22, looking at workmen repairing the wing of his ship "The Eight Ball". He led the raid on Huls, and also flew Captain Clark Gable on his only flight over Germany. SEA July 17th 1943 PN.' On reverse: Planet News Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Sec

FRE 4160

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4160
  • Description: Major William Calhoun, of the 303rd Bomb Group, inspects ground personnel working on his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Eight Ball". Passed for...
Staff Sergeant William W. Fleming, waist gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group wakes up. Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How An American Airman Dresses For A High Altitude Bombing Flight. The equipment of the American airman is the best of its kind and special precautions are taken so that he receives adequate protection in high altitudes. The airman shown in these pictures is St. Sgt. William W. Fleming of Wenkings, Kentucky, waist gunner on "Flack Wolf", a Flying Fortress bombe

FRE 4159

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4159
  • Description: Staff Sergeant William W. Fleming, waist gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group wakes up. Molesworth, England, 6 July 1943. See more at : http://www.303rdbga...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24361) of the 301st Bomb Group prepares for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: '2-10-42. Chelveston, 301BG.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortress Raid French Factory. Associated Press Photo Shows:- A Flying Fortresses takes off for the raid on Meaulte. AP 252181. 5-10-42-N.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau and US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamps].

FRE 4056

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4056
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24361) of the 301st Bomb Group prepares for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: '2-10-42. Chelveston...
Corporal Joseph Caliendo of the 303rd Bomb Group, works on the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'Corpl. Joseph Caliendo (U.S. Air Corps), of 825 Sth. Marshfield-Ave, Chicago, used to be a fur salesman with Krammer Furs Inc. He is 23, was educated at McKinley and is engaged to Louise Cesario, of 3237, Sth. Kedvale. O.P.S. Calendo checks an aero engine.' On reverse: Current Affairs Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Pres

FRE 4167

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4167
  • Description: Corporal Joseph Caliendo of the 303rd Bomb Group, works on the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption...
Corporal Robert Brud of the 303rd Bomb Group, cleans the propeller of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'The Holidays He Missed. 23 year-old Robert Brud, of 4618 N. Melvina Avenue, is a corporal in the Air Corps. In private life he was with the Howard Radio Corporation of Belmont Avenue. "I hope you enjoyed your holidays" he sends word to his parents and sisters. "I'm busy here, but fine." O.P.S. Robert cleaning props. 47a.' On reverse: Current Affairs

FRE 4168

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4168
  • Description: Corporal Robert Brud of the 303rd Bomb Group, cleans the propeller of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on...
First Lieutenant William G. LeFevre of the 303rd Bomb Group, climbs into his B-17 Flying Fortress. A censor has obscured a piece of equipment attached to the aircraft. Was passed as published, but passed as censored afterwards; 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on reverse: '"Off to bomb the Nazis...", climbing into his Flying Fortress is 1st Lt. William G. LeFevre, of 6000 N. Clark Street, Chicago. Aged 28, he worked for the Sales Section, Firestone Tier & Rubber Co., 26E 16th Street Chicago. His mother, Mrs.

FRE 4169

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4169
  • Description: First Lieutenant William G. LeFevre of the 303rd Bomb Group, climbs into his B-17 Flying Fortress. A censor has obscured a piece of equipment attached...
Corporal August A. Kramarsic, of the 303rd Bomb Group, prepares to load bombs into a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed caption on reverse: '"We're on the way, Hitler." Loading bombs on to a Flying Fortress is Corp. August A. Kramarsic, of 1202 2nd Street, La Salle, Ill. Aged 30, he worked for the Etna Welding and Manufacturing CO. He went to Jefferson School and sends this message back to his parents. "Our Fortresses are sure on the ball here. Keep on buying and we'll keep

FRE 4170

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4170
  • Description: Corporal August A. Kramarsic, of the 303rd Bomb Group, prepares to load bombs into a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942. Printed...
A B-17 Flying Fortresses, including (serial number 42-31539), of the 306th Bomb Group fly past anti aircraft fire, leaving contrails duing a mission. Passed for publication 13 Apr 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '306 B/EP. Thurleigh Beds.' Printed caption on reverse: 'BIPPA. EA 18944. Cloud Cover For U.S. Attackers. Flying Fortresses of the Eighth Air Force, their contrails blending into clouds below them, head out over Europe to blast Nazi installations deep inside Germany. The large black burst in

FRE 4441

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4441
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortresses, including (serial number 42-31539), of the 306th Bomb Group fly past anti aircraft fire, leaving contrails duing a mission...
A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group stand on the wing of their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29944) that has crash landed. Passed as censored 10 Sep 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '6/9/43. Crash - south coast. #3.' On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamp].

FRE 4267

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4267
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group stand on the wing of their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29944) that has crash landed. The civilian in...
A B-17F Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24579) nicknamed "Thumper" of the 303rd Bomb Group that has crash landed. Official caption on image: "...AD-S-14-303)(23-1-43)(A/C No. 41-24579. Type B17F. Battle Damage) (...G20-ETO-303BG) (1-23-43) B-17F 41-124579 Battle Damage." Handwritten caption on reverse: '23/1/43. 387.' Printed caption on reverse: '61858 A - Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Thumper" (Aircraft No. 41-24579) crash landed at a base in England, 303rd Bomb Group. 23 January 1943. U.S. Air Force Ph

FRE 4268

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4268
  • Description: A B-17F Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24579) nicknamed "Thumper" of the 303rd Bomb Group that has crash landed. Official caption on image: "...AD...
A shark mouth B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-96165) nicknamed "The Big Hairy Bird" of the 397th Bomb Group takes off from Péronne, January 1945. Image via Stan Walsh.

FRE 7371

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7371
  • Description: A shark mouth B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-96165) nicknamed "The Big Hairy Bird" of the 397th Bomb Group takes off from Péronne, January 1945...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38619) of the 303rd Bomb Group that has crash-landed near Ghent, Belgium. Handwritten caption on reverse: '338619. A 303BG 6 miles S of Ghent, Belgium. SAL 14/2/45 - lost 9/2/45?'

FRE 4269

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4269
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38619) of the 303rd Bomb Group that has crash-landed near Ghent, Belgium. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
A shark mouth B-26 Marauder (serial number 44-67918) of the 397th Bomb Group at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Written on slide casing: '397 BG, 467918, Mount Farm.'

FRE 7376

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7376
  • Description: A shark mouth B-26 Marauder (serial number 44-67918) of the 397th Bomb Group at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 303rd Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: '303.'

FRE 4261

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4261
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 303rd Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: '303.'
Sergeant Albert R Krassman of the 446th Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator (RT-H, serial number 44-40268) nicknamed "Kentucky Belle". Image via Albert R Krassman Jr Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Kentucky Belle" call "H". B-24J-156-Co, 4440268, 706 Bomb Squadron (H), 446 Bomb Group (H), 20th Combat Bomb Wing, 2nd Air Division, 8th USAF. Sgt Albert R Krassman JR, AAF station 125, Flixtion, Bungay, Suffolk, England, Spring 1945.'

FRE 7671

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7671
  • Description: Sergeant Albert R Krassman of the 446th Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator (RT-H, serial number 44-40268) nicknamed "Kentucky Belle". Image via Albert R...