Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom christening the B-17G Fortress ‘Rose of York’ by breaking a bottle of English cider against the nose at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, 6 Jul 1944.

Caption     Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom christening the B-17G Fortress ‘Rose of York’ by breaking a bottle of English cider against the nose at RAF Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, 6 Jul 1944. ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbase306th Bomb Group Historical Association
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Photo Size 1,050 x 746 pixels
Photos on Same Day 6 Jul 1944
Photos at Same Place Thurleigh, England, United Kingdom
Added By David Stubblebine



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
20 Sep 2023 10:23:20 PM

This bomber had flown previously with the names ‘Princess Elizabeth’ and ‘Princess’ before being re-christened ‘Rose of York’, all in honor of Princess Elizabeth of York. The officer next to the Princess is base commander, Col George Robinson.

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