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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:...
Bomb craters near St Lo, photographed by from a B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Battle of Hedgerows, France, Fall 1944. Second handwritten caption: 'NE France.'

FRE 3791

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3791
  • Description: Bomb craters near St Lo, photographed by from a B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Battle of Hedgerows, France...
The Channel, photographed from the tail gun position of a B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Crossing the Channel, low altitude, on a photographic jaunt over France, Holland area. View from rear turret, toward England."'

FRE 3792

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3792
  • Description: The Channel, photographed from the tail gun position of a B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Crossing the...
A B-24D Liberator (serial number 42-72869) of the 93rd Bomb Group flies over the cloud layer. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24D. over 1) Any idea of this photo number? 272869 2) B-26 DR:C - Did you find a shot including this A/C 9B 3) P51D VF:I - Late 1944 . '

FRE 3783

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3783
  • Description: A B-24D Liberator (serial number 42-72869) of the 93rd Bomb Group flies over the cloud layer. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24D. over 1) Any idea...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23728) nicknamed "Hot Stuff",of the 330th Bomb Squadron, 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '123728, 330BS, sal/co 3/5/43.'

FRE 3784

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3784
  • Description: The nose art of the B-24D Liberator, 41-23728, named, Hot Stuff, in the 330th Bomb Squadron, the 93rd Bomb Group, and TDY to the 9th Air Force....
A Normandy beachhead, photographed from an aircraft of the 93rd Bomb Group, October 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Normandy area.'

FRE 3789

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3789
  • Description: A Normandy beachhead, photographed from an aircraft of the 93rd Bomb Group, October 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Normandy area.'
A Normandy beachhead in October 1944, photographed by an airman of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Normandy beachhead 10/44.'

FRE 3788

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3788
  • Description: A Normandy beachhead in October 1944, photographed by an airman of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Normandy beachhead 10/44.'
Landing craft on a Normandy beach, photographed by an airman of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Landing craft & debris. Normandy area.'

FRE 3790

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3790
  • Description: Landing craft on a Normandy beach, photographed by an airman of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Landing craft & debris. Normandy...
A formation of P-47 Thunderbolts fly past a B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-B, serial number 41-24459) of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 11 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '18. A formation of Thunderbolt fighter planes flying over the tail of a Fortress bomber, at a U.S. Army Air Force station "somewhere in England". And March 11th 1943 PN.' On reverse: Planet News Ltd and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Print No: 252518.

FRE 3622

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3622
  • Description: A formation of P-47 Thunderbolts fly past a B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-B, serial number 41-24459) of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 11 Mar...
Three ground crew of the 353rd Fighter Group examine the armaments of P-47 Thunderbolt, serial number 42-76141, nicknamed "Mud N' Mules" by pilot Captain Dewey E. Newhart. Left to right they are: Private First Class Lloyd M. Hoover, Corporal Robert L. Thout and Staff Sergeant Lawrence Gamble. Printed caption on reverse: '51388 AC - P-47 Latest Threat....Cpl. Robert L. Thout (center) of Joilet, Ill., armament crew member explains to Pfc. Lloyd M. Hoover, (on bike) of Mitchellvile, Ia., and S/Sgt. Lawrence

FRE 384

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 384
  • Description: Three ground crew of the 353rd Fighter Group examine the armaments of P-47 Thunderbolt, serial number 42-76141, nicknamed "Mud N' Mules" by pilot...
Two B-24J Liberators (YM-I and YM-W) of the 409th Bomb Squadron, 93rd Bomb Group fly through heavy flak over Germany. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24J's of 93rd BG/330 BS flying through flak on the way to Misturg. 1043/RF: 93BG - encounters heavy flak on way to Misturg.'

FRE 3772

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3772
  • Description: Two B-24J Liberators (YM-I and YM-W) of the 409th Bomb Squadron, 93rd Bomb Group fly through heavy flak over Germany. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-72869) of the 93rd Bomb Group used as a flight assembly ship. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24 D-165-CO. (42-72869). Assembly Ship. Mike Bailey.'

FRE 3771

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3771
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-72869) of the 93rd Bomb Group used as a flight assembly ship. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24 D-165-CO. (42...
Ground crew of the 353rd Fighter Group fix a bomb to the undercarriage of a P-47 Thunderbolt. Left to right they are: Master Sergeant Clarence W. Riffer, Sergeant Thomas Zetterval and Corporal Dave Winner. This photograph was taken at Metfield air base where the 353rd Fighter Group were stationed between 3 August 1943 and 12 April 1944. Passed for publication 4 December 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Fighters Now Carry Bombs. Photo shows: Bombing up a Thunderbolt P.47 at a U.S. Army Air Force sta

FRE 380

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 380
  • Description: Ground crew of the 353rd Fighter Group fix a bomb to the undercarriage of a P-47 Thunderbolt. Left to right they are: Master Sergeant Clarence W...
The burning wreckage of a B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '93rd BG.'

FRE 3780

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3780
  • Description: The burning wreckage of a B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '93rd BG.'
The burning wreckage of a B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group that crashed on take-off at Hardwick airbase on the 3rd of March 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '406/RF WD 193. 93 BG - B-24 crash on take off causing bomb load explosion. Hardwick. T/O at woods. 299939 3/3/44 Lt. Sneddar. SE side [three words unreadable] crew okay. Bombs exploded after land.'

FRE 3779

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3779
  • Description: The burning wreckage of a B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group that crashed on take-off at Hardwick airbase on the 3rd of March 1944. Handwritten...
Two B-17 Flying Fortresses (LG-V, serial number 42-29711) and (LL-A, serial number 42-3073) of the 91st Bomb Group with an RAF Spitfire. Image via Merle Olmstead. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Sept 1943. LG-V, 42-29711, ex-94BG, 322nd BS. LL-A, 42-3073, 401st BS. 91st B.G. Photos probably at Whitchurch.'

FRE 3610

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3610
  • Description: Two B-17 Flying Fortresses (LG-V, serial number 42-29711) and (LL-A, serial number 42-3073) of the 91st Bomb Group with an RAF Hurricane. Image via...
A C-47 Skytrain (CJ-A, serial number 42-24022) of the 71st Troop Carrier Squadron, 434th Troop Carrier Group is loaded with blood to be delivered to France. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'SC 276702. Believed Aldermaston, but could be Greenham.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Dava Still Media Depository, Bldg. 168, N.D.W., Washington, D.C., 20374. SDAN: SC 276702. Date: 06/12/44. Savrin: Service ID: ETO-SOS-44-599. Photographer: Holt. England...At a landing field in England, a critical cargo of whole blood

FRE 3401

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3401
  • Description: A C-47 Skytrain (CJ-A, serial number 42-24022) of the 71st Troop Carrier Squadron, 434th Troop Carrier Group is loaded with blood to be delivered to...
Sergeant Lewis Simpson, of the 91st Bomb Group, a mission marking onto the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5077) nicknamed "Delta Rebel No. 2". Printed caption on reverse: 'A Fighting "Rebel" of the United States Air Force. A successful veteran of the United States Army Air Force in the country in the Flying Fortress "Delta Rebel", which with its crew under Lieut. C.E. Cliburn, of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, has taken part in 22 daylight raids on enemy territory, including the recent attack

FRE 3606

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3606
  • Description: Sergeant Lewis Simpson, of the 91st Bomb Group, a mission marking onto the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5077) nicknamed "Delta...