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A Nissen hut used for technical supplies at Membury. The 436th Troop Carrier Group were stationed at Membury between March 1944 and February 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Tech Supply at 466'.

FRE 3370

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3370
  • Description: A Nissen hut used for technical supplies at Membury. The 436th Troop Carrier Group were stationed at Membury between March 1944 and February 1945...
A Nissen hut at Spanhoe, home of the 315th Troop Carrier Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Taken at Spanhoe. Not very distinctive.' On reverse: US Army Press Examiner [Stamp].

FRE 3365

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3365
  • Description: A Nissen hut at Spanhoe, home of the 315th Troop Carrier Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Taken at Spanhoe. Not very distinctive.' On reverse...
Technical Sergeant Robert J. Hanson, a radio operator of the 91st Bomb Group in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "The Memphis Belle". Printed caption on reverse: '79235 AC - T/Sgt Robert J. Hanson of Walla Walla, Washington, radio operator on the Boeing B-17 "THE MEMPHIS BELLE" is shown at his position on the plane after the 25th mission. England 26 May 1943. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 3642

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3642
  • Description: Technical Sergeant Robert J. Hanson, a radio operator of the 91st Bomb Group in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24485)...
Paratroopers with a C-47 Skytrain of the 442nd Troop Carrier Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Paratroopers before Holland mission. Fulbeck, England, Sept 1944. Ready for takeoff at runway.'

FRE 3364

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3364
  • Description: Paratroopers with a C-47 Skytrain of the 440th Troop Carrier Group 95th Troop Carrier Squadron. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Paratroopers before...
C-47 Skytrains of the 440th Troop Carrier Group at Exeter, 5 June 1944. caption on image: "Exeter, England - Jun 5, 1944, D-1." Printed caption on reverse: 'USAAF Station #463 Exeter, Devon, June 5, 1944, D-Day Minus One. Aircraft of the 95th & 98th Sqdns in foreground. Property of the 440th TCGp Assoc. 551 So. Concord St., Seattle, Washington, 98108, U.S.A.' Part of IX Troop Carrier Command.

FRE 3367

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3367
  • Description: C-47 Skytrains of the 440th Troop Carrier Group at Exeter, 5 June 1944. caption on image: "Exeter, England - Jun 5, 1944, D-1." Printed caption on...
Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division march towards the C-47 Skytrains of the 440th Troop Carrier Group at Exeter, 5 June 1944. caption on image: "D-Day -1. Exeter, England." Printed caption on reverse: 'USAAF Station #463 Exeter, Devon, June 5, 1944, D-Day Minus One. 101st Airborne troopers marching on to field. Aircraft in foreground aircraft of the 95th & 98th Squadrons. The control twr[tower] is out of view to the right side of the photo. Photographer was Joseph Hudson, official Group Photograph

FRE 3366

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3366
  • Description: Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division march towards the C-47 Skytrains of the 440th Troop Carrier Group at Exeter, 5 June 1944. caption on image...
A B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8745) of the 94th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17G-80-VE.' On reverse: William T. Larkins [address Stamp].

FRE 3801

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3801
  • Description: A B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8745) of the 94th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17G-80-VE.' On reverse: William T. Larkins...
A B-17G Flying Fortress (XM-B, serial number 42-3537) of the 332nd Bomb Squadron, 94th Bomb Group, at Lavenham, 12 January 1943. Official caption on image: "1471 IMRU. 12-1-43, Lavenham. B-17G 42-3537." Handwritten caption on reverse: '94th Bomb Group, 4th Combat Wing, 3rd Air Wing.'

FRE 3802

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3802
  • Description: A B-17G Flying Fortress (XM-B, serial number 42-3537) of the 332nd Bomb Squadron, 94th Bomb Group, at Lavenham, 12 January 1943. Official caption on...
The battle damaged, burnt out nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 94th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "[Obscured]...C3-8-94)(13-1-44)(A/C No. 289, Type B-17G)." Handwritten caption on reverse: '94BG.'

FRE 3803

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3803
  • Description: The battle damaged, burnt out nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 94th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "[Obscured]...C3-8-94)(13-1-44)(A/C No...
A batle damaged B-17G Flying Fortress (XM-O, serial number 42-97791) of the 332nd Bomb Squadron, 94th Bomb Group at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham). Official caption on image: "ISAD 27 June 1944. 1660 (WPU, Battle Damage, B-17G. 42-97791, Rougham) FA." Handwritten caption on reverse: '94th Bomb Group, 4th Combat Wing, 3rd Air Div.'

FRE 3800

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3800
  • Description: A batle damaged B-17G Flying Fortress (XM-O, serial number 42-97791) of the 332nd Bomb Squadron, 94th Bomb Group at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham)...
A B-17F Flying Fortress (XM-H, serial number 42-3109), nicknamed "Stuffed Duck", of the 332nd Bomb Squadron, 94th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "1572-MRU. 12-6-43. Nuthampstead. B-17F 42-3109." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Seems possible 'H' changed. Bar across XM code. Name appears to be Stuffed Duck. 94th BG.'

FRE 3799

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3799
  • Description: A B-17F Flying Fortress (XM-H, serial number 42-3109), nicknamed "Stud Duck", of the 332nd Bomb Squadron, 94th Bomb Group. Official caption on image:...
Flooded farm land in Holland or Belgium, photographed by an airman of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Farm land flooded by retreating Germans. Holland-Belgium area 1944 Oct."' Second handwritten caption: 'Hollands, where retreating Germans flooded area. note- posts to foil glider landings.'

FRE 3793

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3793
  • Description: Flooded farm land in Holland or Belgium, photographed by an airman of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Farm land flooded by...
Colonel Henry W. Terry, commanding officer of the 915th Bomb Squadron, and Lieutenant-Colonel "Manny" Klette, commanding officer of the 324th Bomb Squadron (both of the 91st Bomb Group) shake hands underneath a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Klette's Wild Hares". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col. Henry W. Terry, C.O. 915st BG, Lt. Col."Manny" Klette, CO 324th Bomb Sqdn.'

FRE 3639

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3639
  • Description: Colonel Henry W. Terry, commanding officer of the 915th Bomb Squadron, and Lieutenant-Colonel "Manny" Klette, commanding officer of the 324th Bomb...
A tail gunner of the 91st Bomb Group clears snow from the tail of his B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-W, serial number 44-8431). Printed caption on reverse of print: '56153 A.C.: Freezing fogs and wet snows have crystallized to cover this 8th Air Force base in England with a shroud of white. This has been the severest winter in England in almost a generation. Prior to take-off, this 91st Bombardment Group tail gunner clears the plexi-glass window in front of his gun sights.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bass

FRE 3640

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3640
  • Description: A tail gunner of the 91st Bomb Group clears snow from the tail of his B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-W, serial number 44-8431). Printed caption on reverse...
Major Bishop of the 91st Bomb Group buzzes the control tower at Bassingbourn in his B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4477: Major Bishop 'Buzz Job' after completing missions. H.'

FRE 3638

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3638
  • Description: Major Bishop of the 91st Bomb Group buzzes the control tower at Bassingbourn in his B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4477...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group leaves a contrail during a mission over Toulouse. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4348: Target Toulouse, 25-6-44. Altitude 26,000 feet. H.'

FRE 3637

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3637
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group leaves a contrail during a mission over Toulouse. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4348: Target...
Ground personnel of the 91st Bomb Group attend to the burning wreckage of a B-17G Flying Fortress (OR-S, serial number 42-31513). Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4241. B-17 2315[1]3 Burning. H.'

FRE 3636

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3636
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 91st Bomb Group attend to the burning wreckage of a B-17G Flying Fortress (OR-S, serial number 42-31513). Handwritten caption...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30712) nicknamed "Miss Minookie" of the 91st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4508. "Miss Minookie" 230712, 323rd Squad with feathered prop. H. MIA 21/2/44.'

FRE 3635

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3635
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30712) nicknamed "Miss Minookie" of the 91st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4508. "Miss...
The pilot of the 91st Bomb Group is congratulated by his commanding officer after returning from a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: '91st BG. #4256, B-17 397707. Commanding Officer congratulating Pilot. H.'

FRE 3634

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3634
  • Description: The pilot of the 91st Bomb Group is congratulated by his commanding officer after returning from a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: '91st BG....
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Tower of London" of the 91st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '[#]4707: "Tower of London" and Mayor. H.'

FRE 3633

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3633
  • Description: The nose art of B-17G serial 44-8471 "Tower of London" (coded OR-C) of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st BG. Handwritten caption on reverse: '[#]4707:...