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Rose of York


Grizly

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Given the current turn of events, the following is the making of an interesting model if someone is aware of the complete markings. 

The following is an extract from "This Day in Aviation Important Dates in Aviation History"

In May of 1944, a B-17G, #42-102547, was assigned to the 367th Bombardment Squadron of the 306th Bombardment Group, housed at Thurleigh Airfield, just north of Bedford.  Of all the planes assigned to the 306th, this aircraft became the most famous because of its association with Great Britain’s royal family! Named for Princess Elizabeth Windsor (now, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II), 42-102547 was originally named Princess Elizabeth but that did not meet with any official approval. (There were concerns about the propaganda value to the enemy, and the effect on civilian morale, should the bomber named for a member of the Royal Family be lost in combat.) The aircraft was renamed Rose of York instead and was christened by the Princess on her royal visit to the airfield.

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