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Guy Byam was with the BBC and was doing a story on the Mighty Eighth. He covered D Day and many other major events. Killed in Action (KIA) crashed into North Sea in B-17 'Rose of York' #42102547.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: British
  • Service Numbers: R224685 (Royal Navy)
  • Role/Job: War Correspondent BBC

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

Mission

  • Date: 3 February 1945

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