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Princess Elizabeth Rose of York B17

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 306th Bomb Group 367th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18063510
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Bombsight Mechanic

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

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from the personal collection of an airman in 367th