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B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 306th Bomb Group fly in formation over another B-17 (WW-J, serial number 42-5086) during a medal ceremony for Staff Sergeant Maynard Smith. Passed for publication 16 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Highest American Award For U.S. Air Gunner. 15.7.43. Col. Henry L. Stimson, U.S. Secretary of War to-day presented the Congressional Medal of Honour - America's highest award - equivalent to Britain's V.C. to Staff Sergeant Maynard Smith, for his bravery during a raid on St.

FRE 4391

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4391
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 306th Bomb Group fly in formation over another B-17 (WW-J, serial number 42-5086) during a medal ceremony for Staff...
Ground crew of the 303rd Bomb Group work on a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How The Boys Live And Work At Flying Fortress Station In England. Wide World Photo Shows:- Maintenance crew of a Fortress give their plane a thorough checkup. WW/ALA. 26-1-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 4200

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4200
  • Description: Ground crew of the 303rd Bomb Group work on a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How The Boys Live...
T.A. Harkin, of the 306th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31078). Handwritten caption on reverse: '231078, R, 306BG, T.A. Harkin, "Smitty".'

FRE 4396

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4396
  • Description: Thurman Haskel "Bud" Smith, of the 306th Bomb Group/369th Bomb Squadron with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31078). Smith was the tailgunner...
Lieutenant Robert L Riordan of the 306th Bomb Group shows King George VI the remains of his flak-damaged B-17 Flying Fortress during a royal visit to Thurleigh. Passed as censored 18 Nov 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'ETO-HQ-42-1556. Nov. 14, 42. H.M., King George VI and Lt. James M. Hair [sic], Gatesville, Texas, examining parts of Lt. Hair's Flying Fortress that was damaged by an Axis flak. [Censor has struck out 'Thurleigh,'] England.' On reverse: Ministry of Information, 'Unofficially Approved',

FRE 4394

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4394
  • Description: Lieutenant Robert L Riordan of the 306th Bomb Group shows King George VI the remains of his flak-damaged B-17 Flying Fortress during a royal visit to...
Germans inspect the wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress (RD-H, serial number 42-30603) nicknamed "Las Vegas Avenger" of the 423rd Bomb Squadron, 306th Bomb Group that was shot down in Holland. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Germans inspect wreck. 306BG. B-17 shot down Haarlem. / 'Las Vegas Avenger'. Possibly 21-6-44? 13:00 hrs? Near Haarlem. At least 7 killed. Unit not known by me. / 306BG, RD-H, SD 26/11/43.'

FRE 4400

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4400
  • Description: Germans inspect the wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress (RD-H, serial number 42-30603) nicknamed "Las Vegas Avenger" of the 423rd Bomb Squadron, 306th...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 305th Bomb Group line up for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'TO Chelveston.'

FRE 4333

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4333
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 305th Bomb Group line up for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'TO Chelveston.'
Sergeant Jack A. Howes of the 303rd Bomb Group, works on the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How The Boys Live And Work At Flying Fortress Station In England. Wide World Photo Shows:- Changing Plugs. Sgt. Jack A. Howes, Augusta, Mich. WW/ALA. 26-1-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 4194

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4194
  • Description: Sergeant Jack A. Howes of the 303rd Bomb Group, works on the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed caption on...
Ground personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Green Hornet". Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How The Boys Live And Work At Flying Fortress Station In England. Wide World Photo Shows:- Ground crew of "The Green Hornet". Left to right, Cpl. William E. Bowers, Route 1, Elkhart, Ind.; M/Sgt. Joseph R. Dufresne, 30 Lathrop Street, South Hadley Falls, Mass.; M/Sgt. Fletcher Hecton, 518 Twentyfirst Street, Denver, Col.; Sgt. Richard Borgl

FRE 4195

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4195
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Green Hornet". Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed...
The tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30366) of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "(GM-13-1-96) (17-9-43) A/C No. 366."

FRE 4011

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4011
  • Description: The tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30366) of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "(GM-13-1-96) (17-9-43) A/C No. 366."
Personnel of the 306th Bomb Group outside a Nissen hut. Handwritten caption on reverse: '306 via R. Custer.'

FRE 4398

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4398
  • Description: Personnel of the 306th Bomb Group outside a Nissen hut. Handwritten caption on reverse: '306 via R. Custer.'
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5722) nicknamed "Lady Liberty" of the 305th Bomb Group after a direct flak hit over Holland. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Top. FAW/18X/C. A-25722 AC - With its tail assembly completely destroyed as the result of a direct hit by German flak over Flushing, Holland, the Flying Fortress "Lady Liberty" is seen here finishing its final flight. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 4331

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4331
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29807) nicknamed "Lady Liberty" of the 305th Bomb Group after a direct flak hit over Holland. Handwritten...
A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. A censor has obscured the insignia on the men's jackets. Passed as censored 29 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'First American Raid On Germany. Flying Fortresses And Liberators Of The U.S. Army Air Corps Carried Out Their First Raid On Germany On Wednesday Last. O.P.S., Left To Right: Sergt. Ward W. Kirkpatrick, (Kalispele, Mont.); T/Sgt. Lucian W. Means, (Luguna Beach, Cal.); 1st Lt. Milton K. Conver, (Cincinnatti, Ohio); 2nd Lt

FRE 4192

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4192
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. A censor has obscured the insignia on the men's jackets. Passed as censored 29...
The control tower at Thorpe Abbotts, home of the 100th Bomb Group, 1952. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1952, 100 BG.'

FRE 4119

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4119
  • Description: The control tower at Thorpe Abbotts, home of the 100th Bomb Group, 1952. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1952, 100 BG.'
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 306th Bomb Group prepares for take off. A censor has written on the image: "Cut flash eliminators on guns and tone." Passed as censored 25 Nov 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortress Takes Off At Dawn. Associated Press Photo Shows:- A Flying Fortress takes off at dawn from a Bomber Station "somewhere in England" to continue the all-out air offensive against Germany. GLE 262627/8. 25-11-43-Y.' On reverse: Ministry of Information, Associated Press and US Army General

FRE 4399

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4399
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 306th Bomb Group prepares for take off. A censor has written on the image: "Cut flash eliminators on guns and tone."...
A bomber crew of the 3-3rd Bomb Group with theri B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Charley Horse". A censor has obscured the insignia on the men's jackets. Passed for publication 8 Sep 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '6/9/43 Raid. 303BG.' Printed caption attached: '"Forts" Raid Southern Germany For First Time. Associated Press Photo Shows:- The crew of the Flying Fortress, "Charley Horse", seen on their return from the raid. TET 260298. 7-9-43-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO

FRE 4193

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4193
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 3-3rd Bomb Group with theri B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Charley Horse". A censor has obscured the insignia on the men's...
Colonel Joseph V. Mazzone of the 303rd Bomb Group, paints the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Duchess." Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How The Boys Live And Work At Flying Fortress Station In England. Wide World Photo Shows:- Col. Joseph V. Mazzone, 314 East 165th Street, N.Y.C., paints another swastika, indicating another German shot down, on his Fortress, "The Duchess". WW/ALA. 26-1-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army Ge

FRE 4198

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4198
  • Description: Corporal Joseph V. Mazzone of the 303rd Bomb Group, paints the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Duchess." Passed for publication 25 Jan...
The nose art of B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30412) nicknamed "Mischief Maker II" of the 96th Bomb Group, flown by Captain Iverson. Official caption on image: "(GM-1-12-96)(11-8-43)." Handwritten caption on reverse: '230412. 11/8/43 (F). MIA 4/3/44. Cpt. Iverson (P)[Pilot].'

FRE 4014

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4014
  • Description: The nose art of B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30412) nicknamed "Mischief Maker II" of the 96th Bomb Group, flown by Captain Iverson. Official...
Ground personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Green Hornet". Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How The Boys Live And Work At Flying Fortress Station In England. Wide World Photo Shows:- Ground crew at work on a Fortress. WW/ALA. 26-1-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 4199

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4199
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Green Hornet". Passed for publication 25 Jan...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Miss Shakmate" of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "(GM-44-1-96)(25-10-43) Shake Mate." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'McClatchy (P)'.

FRE 4015

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4015
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Miss Shakmate" of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "(GM-44-1-96)(25-10-43) Shake Mate...
The mission board of the 100th Bomb Group at Thorpe Abbotts. Handwritten caption on reverse: '100th BG'.

FRE 4118

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4118
  • Description: The mission board of the 351st Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group at Thorpe Abbotts, taken some time after 6 February 1945 as this was the date that...