Personnel of the 301st Bomb Group escort King George VI past a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Bad Penny" during a Royal visit to Alconbury. A censor has obscured an airman in the background. Passed as censored 13 Nov 1942. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Alconbury - 91 or 301 BG.' Printed caption also attached: 'King With U.S. Bomber Crews, 13.11.42: The King with officers of the U.S. Army Air Corps walking away after inspecting "Bad Penny" one of the Flying Fortresses which is taking part in the bombing offensive from this country. A picture taken today during His Majesty's tour of bomber squadrons of the U.S. Air Corps.' On reverse: Ministry of Information, Central Press Photos Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].