Kate Middleton 'Nose Art'

I think you need to get your coat………

…….”Does my bomb look big in this?……:D

Do the Mods approve of this? The only Historic aviation connection I can see is that ‘Kate Middleton’s’ future husband is patron of the BBMF.
mmitch.

She divorced already then?

Just seen this. Tacky in the extreme!

……and the hat……..

I agree. It should be a cowboy hat. And she’s riding that bomb all wrong too. Should be facing the other way. :rolleyes:

That roundel isn’t fooling anybody-

She’s “riding” an American bomb. Ha ha!

Somehow I don’t think the Palace would “Be amused”.
Pretty woman, nice drawing…but not quite right for nose art…the pinups weren’t usually that well done…and there was something charming and authentic about their style (dare I say crudeness…in style, not subject).

And speaking of nose art and names….

I’ve read that the 8th AF wanted to name a B-17 after Princess Elizabeth…but there was some concern about the symbolism if the aircraft was lost so they changed it to “The Princess Rose”..or perhaps “The Princess York”.

But they did allow a P-51 to be named “Princess Elizabeth”…and the B-17 nose art book says at least two B-17s were named ‘Princess Elizabeth”…anyone know the whole story?

The B17 named ‘after’ and by the then Princess Elizabeth was a G model with the 306th BG at Thurleigh. It was named ‘Rose of York’. There are quite a few pictures of the naming ceremony.

……and the hat……..

And the B-17s in the background, plus the old-style 500-pounder?

Do the Mods approve of this? The only Historic aviation connection I can see is that ‘Kate Middleton’s’ future husband is patron of the BBMF.
mmitch.

Do the Mods approve of this? The only Historic aviation connection I can see is that ‘Kate Middleton’s’ future husband is patron of the BBMF.
mmitch.

Talk about `retch for the sky` !

No , please no. She is a nice lady, let’s treat her as one.

Awful and tacky. No thanks

The artist JJ Adams has an interest in Bomber Command as one of his relatives flew with Gibson at 106 Squadron.

http://www.jjadamsart.com/about/

He has also recently prepared a new Lancaster artwork that he is previewing on his current tour.

It does not use the Duchess of Cambridge on it – although there are some spaceships!

could be worse if it was a pic of Dolly Parton the extra drag wouldnt let a plane get off the ground…..

Awful

B17s in the background and tattooed t*ts? I think not.

Somehow I don’t think the Palace would “Be amused”.
Pretty woman, nice drawing…but not quite right for nose art…the pinups weren’t usually that well done…and there was something charming and authentic about their style (dare I say crudeness…in style, not subject).

And speaking of nose art and names….

I’ve read that the 8th AF wanted to name a B-17 after Princess Elizabeth…but there was some concern about the symbolism if the aircraft was lost so they changed it to “The Princess Rose”..or perhaps “The Princess York”.

But they did allow a P-51 to be named “Princess Elizabeth”…and the B-17 nose art book says at least two B-17s were named ‘Princess Elizabeth”…anyone know the whole story?

No ta.