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Major John C. Egan, of the 100th Bomb Group, wearing a fez on his return from the Regensburg Shuttle mission. Printed caption on reverse: '"Arabian Knights Return": Men Who Made Shuttle-Bombing Raid On Regensburg. Wearing red fezes and carrying Arabian knives, the first contingent of airmen who participated in the shuttle-bombing raid on Regensburg returned from their temporary North African bases yesterday, August 22 - five days after the heavy attack on the Nazis' largest aircraft Messerschmidt factory.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4069
  • Description: Major John C. Egan, of the 100th Bomb Group, wearing a fez on his return from the Regensburg Shuttle mission. Printed caption on reverse: '"Arabian...
B-24 Liberators of the 458th Bomb Group, the shark mouth aircraft is used as a flight assembly ship. Written on slide casing: '458 BG.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6725
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 458th Bomb Group, the shark mouth aircraft is used as a flight assembly ship. Written on slide casing: '458 BG.'
First Lieutenant Lucius R Ades (Pilot) and Second-Lieutenant Preston G Redd (Navigator) of the 389th Bomb Group. Image via LR Ades. written on slide casing: '1/Lt Lucius R Ades (Pilot), 2/Lt Preston G Redd (Navigator- Lead) Gee H for 2AD. 4 Sept 44, IV Hethel. Bigast Boid.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6474
  • Description: First Lieutenant Lucius R Ades (Pilot) and Second-Lieutenant Preston G Redd (Navigator) of the 389th Bomb Group. Image via LR Ades. written on slide...
A Cletrac, tows a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9042) nicknamed "The Berlin Sleeper" of the 92nd Bomb Group down the runway, whilst cyclists guide the aircraft. Passed for publication 17 Oct 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'New "Fortress" Makes History In The Air. Oct 1942. The most striking development of the war in the air is undoubtedly the sensational success of the American "Boeing" Flying Fortresses in the daylight bombing of enemy occupied territory. In the most recent operation 105 Germ
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4255
  • Description: A Cletrac, tows a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9042) nicknamed "The Berlin Sleeper" of the 92nd Bomb Group down the runway, whilst cyclists...
The nose art of a B-17G Flying Fortress (GN-O, serial number 42-97311) nicknamed "Shoo Shoo Baby," of the 427th Bomb Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Crew Chief T.Sgt. "Shoo Shoo Baby". 112 missions. 427th Bomb Sqdn, 303rd Bomb Gp. Molesworth, Eng.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4257
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17G Flying Fortress (GN-O, serial number 42-97311) nicknamed "Shoo Shoo Baby," of the 427th Bomb Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group...
A skull and cross bones flag hung from a tower at Thurleigh, home of the 306th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '306 BG.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4354
  • Description: A skull and cross bones flag hung from a tower at Thurleigh, home of the 306th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '306 BG.'
A B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Knock-Out Dropper" of the 303rd Bomb Group, signed by personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1945.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4259
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Knock-Out Dropper" of the 303rd Bomb Group, signed by personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on...
A damaged B-17 Flying Fortress ( serial number 42-37796) of the 100th Bomb Group that has crashed in Holland. Handwritten caption on reverse: '21.2.44. 100 Group. Off North Sea Canal. No crew killed.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4098
  • Description: A damaged B-17 Flying Fortress ( serial number 42-37796) of the 100th Bomb Group that has crashed in Holland. Handwritten caption on reverse: '21.2.44...
The nose art of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Pogue Ma Home" of the 427th Bomb Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group, fitted with glide bombs. Handwritten caption on reverse: '427th Bomb Sqdn, 303rd Bomb Group, Molesworth, England. "Pogue Ma Home". Glide bombs attached.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4258
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Pogue Ma Home" of the 427th Bomb Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group, fitted with glide bombs. Handwritten...
An airman of the 100th Bomb Group attempts to free his dead comrade from the tail gun of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Cutting free, bomb killed gunner. 100BG. '
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4097
  • Description: An airman of the 100th Bomb Group attempts to free his dead comrade from the tail gun of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
An airman of the 306th Bomb Group plugs his flying boot into his electrically heated flying suit. Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'S/S William W Fleming, Flack Wulf.' Printed caption on reverse removed. On reverse: Planet News Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4369
  • Description: An airman of the 306th Bomb Group plugs his flying boot into his electrically heated flying suit. Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Handwritten...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (VK-D, serial number 41-24577) nicknamed "Hell's Angel" of the 358th Bomb Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group in flight. Passed for publication 21 Aug 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Hell's Angel. L1721/29.' Printed caption on reverse of print: 'A Flying Fortress wearing the new recognition symbol of the U.S.A.A.F. and fitted with toughened glass "windows" in the air.' On reverse: The Aeroplane Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4260
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (VK-D, serial number 41-24577) nicknamed "Hell's Angel" of the 358th Bomb Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group in flight. Passed for...
A B-17G Flying Fortress (XR-H, serial number 42-37972) of the 349th Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group, that has crash-landed at Honington. Official caption on image: "2178. Hon. F.S.A.D. Aero-Repair. 1-30-44M. B-17G - 42-37972."
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4094
  • Description: A B-17G Flying Fortress (XR-H, serial number 42-37972) of the 349th Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group, that has crash-landed at Honington. Official...
A B-17G Flying Fortress (LN-E, serial number 42-31981) of the 350th Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group that has crash-landed at Honington. Official caption on image: "896 (44). WPU - 4.28.44. Honington. B-17G - 42-31981. FA-FSAD."
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4093
  • Description: A B-17G Flying Fortress (LN-E, serial number 42-31981) of the 350th Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group that has crash-landed at Honington. Official...
A bomber crew of the 306th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Geezil". Handwritten caption on reverse: '369BS. Kneeling centre - Lt. Ed Malizewski (P). Kneeling Rt - Lt. Klette (CP). Standing middle - Lt. Schulstad (N).'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4366
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 306th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Geezil". Handwritten caption on reverse: '369BS. Kneeling centre - Lt...
A B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Hang the Expense" of the 100th Bomb Group, bogged down at Eastchurch. Marked as confidential 26 Jan 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '8/44T.' On reverse: 'Confidential' and US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamps].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4096
  • Description: A B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Hang the Expense" of the 100th Bomb Group, bogged down at Eastchurch. Marked as confidential 26 Jan 1944...
A bomber crew of the 306th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Geezil". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Front row, last on right: Lt. Klette. Next to Klette: Lt. Malizewski (Pilot).'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4365
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 306th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Geezil". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Front row, last on right...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 100th Bomb Group that has crash-landed in Switzerland 17 August 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '17/8/43. 100BG. Switzerland.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4095
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 100th Bomb Group " HIGH LIFE" piloted by Lt Oakes that has crash-landed in Switzerland 17 August 1943. Handwritten...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (Q2-M_, serial number 42-52534) nicknamed "Witchcraft"of the 467th Bomb Group. Image via James Mahoney. Written on slide casing: 'Witchcraft.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6751
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (Q2-M_, serial number 42-52534) nicknamed "Witchcraft"of the 467th Bomb Group. Image via James Mahoney. Written on...
A B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Kicking Horse" of the 303rd Bomb Group takes off with a feathered engine. Handwritten caption on reverse: ''Kicking Horse' of 303BG. Received 7/7/1944.' On reverse: Daily Graphic [Stamp, ref. no. M4226L].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4241
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Kicking Horse" of the 303rd Bomb Group takes off with a feathered engine. Handwritten caption on reverse: ''Kicking...