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King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and General James "Jimmy" Doolittle, visit personnel of the 306th Bomb Group in order to christen a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-102547) nicknamed "Rose of York" in honour of the Princess. 6 July 1944. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed as censored 6 July 1944.' [stamp] and '336112.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse has been obscured by a sticker- legible text reads: 'Left to right:- Princess Elizabeth, [

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King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and General James "Jimmy" Doolittle, visit personnel of the 306th Bomb Group in order to christen a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-102547) nicknamed "Rose of York" in honour of the Princess. 6 July 1944. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed as censored 6 July 1944.' [stamp] and '336112.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse has been obscured by a sticker- legible text reads: 'Left to right:- Princess Elizabeth, [The King] and Queen and [General James Doolittle]... the Flying Fortress "Rose of York" after the.... July 6 1944.'

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People

Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
Role/Job: Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth

James Harold Doolittle

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: Headquarters (Eighth Air Force) Fifteenth Air Force
Service Numbers: O-271855
Highest Rank: General
Role/Job: Commanding General

Princess Elizabeth and an airman of the 306th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-102547) nicknamed "Rose of York", that has been named in her honour, 6 July 1944. Written on slide casing: 'Rose of York.'

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: British
Role/Job: Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth

King George VI with General Mark Clark of the US Army in North Africa. Printed caption on reverse: 'For first publication eveings Sat Jun 19. British Official Photo, Crown Copyright Reserved. HM THE KING IN N AFRICA. on 14th June, 1943, His Majesty the King made an extensive tour of the American Armed forces, which included the large force under General Clark. It was during this visit that his Majesty watched modern street fighting and took the salute at a parade in which large numbers of troops and fight

Albert Frederick Arthur George Windsor

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: British
Role/Job: King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth

Aircraft

Princess Elizabeth and an airman of the 306th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-102547) nicknamed "Rose of York", that has been named in her honour, 6 July 1944. Written on slide casing: 'Rose of York.'

42-102547

Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Nicknames: Elizabeth, The Princess, Rose of York
Unit: 306th Bomb Group 367th Bomb Squadron

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Date: 5 Nov 2022 07:39:47

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Date: 2 Feb 2015 09:59:57

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection