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A B-17 Flying Fortress (OE-Z, serial number 42-30353) of the 335th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group flies low over North Africa during the Regensburg shuttle mission, 17 August 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '230353. OE-Z. 95BG. Mission of 17/8/43 - Regensburg Shuttle.'

FRE 3920

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3920
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (OE-Z, serial number 42-30353) of the 335th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group flies low over Marrakesh, Morocco, after the...
A bomber crew of the 95th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress in Florida. Handwritten caption on reverse: ' Our Crew, Top Row, Left to Right: Bob-Fitz Lenny, Co-Pilot, California.Tom Gibson, Pilot, Tennessee. Bill Bell, Navigator, Pennsylvania. R.E. Nairn, Togglier/Armorer, Maryland. ? did not go into combat with us. Bottom Row: L-R Bernie Hagamon, Tail Gunner, Illinois. Dick Mawell, Engineer-Gunner, Illinois. Dick DeRanney, Ball Turret Gunner, Long Island, New York. "Rebel" Mayers, Radio Operater/

FRE 3917

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3917
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 95th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress in Florida. Handwritten caption on reverse: ' Our Crew, Top Row, Left to Right...
Roland E. "Lefty" Nairn, a veteran of the 336th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group with the village sign at Horham, 1981. Handwritten caption on reverse: '19 Sept 81, Horham Village, England (after 36 tough winters). R.E. "Lefty" Nairn, former Togglier/Gunner, 336 Sqdn, 95BG, 13 Wing, 8 A.F. 95BG Memorial Dedication Returnee.'

FRE 3916

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3916
  • Description: Roland E. "Lefty" Nairn, a veteran of the 336th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bomb Group with the village sign at Horham, 1981. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
A fete celebrating the dedication of the 95th Bomb Group's memorial, near Horham church, 19 September 1981. Image by Roland E "Lefty" Nairn of the 95th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '19 Sept 81. 95BG Memorial Dedication fete taken from across road at Horham church. R.E. "Lefty" Nairn.'

FRE 3915

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3915
  • Description: A fete celebrating the dedication of the 95th Bomb Group's memorial, near Horham church, 19 September 1981. Image by Roland E "Lefty" Nairn of the...
A memorial to the 95th Bomb Group at Horham. Image by Roland E "Lefty" Nairn of the 95th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '19 Sept 81. 95BG Memorial Dedication, Horham, Eng[land]. By: R.E. "Lefty" Nairn, 95th BG returnee.'

FRE 3914

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3914
  • Description: A memorial to the 95th Bomb Group at Horham. Image by Roland E "Lefty" Nairn of the 95th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '19 Sept 81. 95BG...
Veterans of the 95th Bomb Group with the memorial at Horham. Image by Roland E "Lefty" Nairn of the 95th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '19 Sept 81. Horham, England. 95 BG Memorial Dedication with 95BG returnees. Roger - if you would like an enlargement of any of these pictures I could send them again. Lefty N. L-R: 1: John Miller - Pilot - 412th. 2: Unknown. 3: Dave McKnight - Pilot + Sqdn Cmdr. 4: Unknown - Mechanic. 5: Earl Underwood - Tail Gunner 334 Sqdn. 6: Ed Charles - Navigator? - 336

FRE 3913

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3913
  • Description: Veterans of the 95th Bomb Group with the memorial at Horham. Image by Roland E "Lefty" Nairn of the 95th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
A dedication ceremony for a 95th Bomb Group memorial at Horham. Image by Roland E "Lefty" Nairn of the 95th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Memorial Dedication 95BG - Horham. 19 Sept 81. Dave Johnson, FOTE and Comm Cf. Col. Aaron P. Morgan, USAF Base Cmdr, Bentwaters, England. Frederick Vogel, V/Consul, US Embassy, London. Name Unknown, Chaplain, USAF. Taken by R.E. "Lefty" Nairn, 95 BG returnee. '

FRE 3911

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3911
  • Description: A dedication ceremony for a 95th Bomb Group memorial at Horham. Image by Roland E "Lefty" Nairn of the 95th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse...
Hollywood actor Clark Gable, talks to Sergeant Phil Hulse and Sergeant Kenneth Huls of the 91st Bomb Group from the waist gun position of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 6 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Clark Gable Serves In England: Clark Gable has slipped into this country as Capt. Gable and is serving with the U.S. Army Air Force somewhere in England, as a Gunnery Instructor. He hopes that his movements will not be accompanied by the publicity that he had a while ago, because he

FRE 3517

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3517
  • Description: Hollywood actor Clark Gable, talks to Sergeant Phil Hulse and Sergeant Kenneth Huls of the 351st Bomb Group from the waist gun position of a B-17...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group in flight, photographed from the nose gun position of another B-17. Passed for publication 2 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Behind-Scenes pictures of U.S. Army Air Force Headquarters Wing in England (19 Pictures). Wide World Photo Shows: Fortress cruising above clouds, pictured from following plane. Picture was made with lens looking above, over and through nose of following plane.' On reverse: Associated Press and US Army General Section Press & Censo

FRE 3516

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3516
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group in flight, photographed from the nose gun position of another B-17. Passed for publication 2 Feb 1943...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group prepares for take off. 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: Fortress about to take off.' On reverse: Associated Press and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Print No: 245278.

FRE 3515

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3515
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group prepares for take off. Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How the boys...
A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5077) nicknamed "Delta Rebel No. 2" After the 22 March 1943 raid on Wilhelmshaven, Passed for publication 24 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortresses' Day Raid on Wilhelmshaven - The German Naval Base at Wilhelmshaven was successfully attacked in daylight March 22 by American Flying Fortresses and Liberators. This was the third heavy raid for U.S. bombers on Wilhelmshaven. Despite strong fighter opposition, the

FRE 3511

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3511
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5077) nicknamed "Delta Rebel No. 2" After the 22 March 1943...
The wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5888) nicknamed "Elusive Elcy" of the 94th Bomb Group flies off as a result of a direct hit, during a mission over Emden. Handwritten caption on reverse: '94 BG. 27/9/43.' Printed caption on reverse: 'A DRAMATIC INCIDENT DURING THE AIR WAR OVER EUROPE: A WING BREAKS OFF A FLYING FORTRESS DURING A DAYLIGHT BATTLE, AND THE STRICKEN BOMBER BEGINS TO TURN OVER AS IT STARTS ON THE WAY DOWN TO EARTH. This picture illustrates one of the hazards which the big A

FRE 3862

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3862
  • Description: The wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5888) nicknamed "Elusive Elcy" of the 94th Bomb Group flies off as a result of a direct hit...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 94th Bomb Group fly in formation after bombing the target area. Handwritten caption on reverse: '9/10/43.'

FRE 3864

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3864
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 94th Bomb Group fly in formation after bombing the target area. Handwritten caption on reverse: '9/10/43.'
P-47 Thunderbolts of 78th Fighter Group prepare for take-off. Passed for publication 28 October 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - the "Guardian Angels" of Flying Fortresses. Here are pictures of Thunderbolts P-47s, the famous American fighter planes, which escort Flying Fortresses on their daylight missions over Occupied Europe. Photo shows: - One of the most unusual shots that happen over England. A Fortress landed at the Thunderbolt station from a raid over Germany. The battle-damage to

FRE 3053

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3053
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of 78th Fighter Group prepare for take-off. Passed for publication 28 October 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - the...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5881) of the 94th Bomb Group in flight, 12 September 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '12/9/44. Photo from '829'. 31,000 ft. pilot: Henry Hummel, Photo Glenn Cown.'

FRE 3867

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3867
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5881) of the 94th Bomb Group in flight, 12 September 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '12/9/44. Photo...
A shark mouth B-24 Liberator of the 389th Bomb Group used as a flight assembly ship.

FRE 1533

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1533
  • Description: A shark mouth B-24 Liberator of the 389th Bomb Group used as a flight assembly ship.
The nose art of a B-17G Flying Fortress (XM-B, serial number 42-3537) nicknamed "Friday 13th "of the 410th Bomb Squadron, 94th Bomb Group. 'Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17F-75-DL, s/n 42-3537, 94th Bomb Group, "XM" Sqdn, "B" a/c.'

FRE 3868

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3868
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17G Flying Fortress (XM-B, serial number 42-3537) nicknamed "Friday 13th "of the 410th Bomb Squadron, 94th Bomb Group....
The wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5888) nicknamed "Elusive Elcy" of the 94th Bomb Group flies off as a result of a direct hit, during a mission over Emden. A printed caption has been obscured on the front of the image: Handwritten caption on reverse: '27-9-43.'

FRE 3869

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3869
  • Description: The wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5888) nicknamed "Elusive Elcy" of the 94th Bomb Group flies off as a result of a direct hit...
Two B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 94th Bomb Group fly together during a mission over Gelsenkirchen. Printed caption on reverse: '26744 - Gelsenkirchen, Germany, 27 miles west of Dortmund, on the Duisberg-Hamm railway has several times been the target of missions of the U.S. Army 8th Air Force, out to blast Nazi communications into nothingness. Here are two photos of a recent raid. Thunderbolt, P-47, the 8-gun fighter of the U.S. Army Air Forces, leaves a trail of frozen vapor as it flies high cover for th

FRE 3870

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3870
  • Description: Two B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 94th Bomb Group fly together during a mission over Gelsenkirchen. Printed caption on reverse: '26744 - Gelsenkirchen...
From left to right: Technical Sergeant Lester A. Reifeiss and Sergeant Jasper Taylor of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, make repairs on the engine of a P-47 Thunderbolt after its return to Duxford air base. Passed for publication 13 August 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'At U.S. Thunderbolts Station. This series of pictures is a graphic story of the everyday activities of a Thunderbolt P 47 group which includes some of the finest fighter pilots - record holders of the U.S. Army Air Force

FRE 295

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 295
  • Description: From left to right: Technical Sergeant Lester A. Reifeiss and Sergeant Jasper Taylor of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, make repairs on...