What's in a name?

Charlie Sykes’ Realty 17 was named as homage to the men of the 303rd Bomb Group and the B-17’s they flew in World War II.

The 303rd Bomb Group was an Eighth Air Force, B-17 Bomber Group stationed at Molesworth, England from 1942 to 1945. Their motto, Might in Flight, was earned on each of their record 364 combat missions. Their place in history and the legacy they left behind will live forever. For more information about the group visit their web site at http://www.303rdbg.com/.

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engine heavy bomber aircraft developed for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC), and it was introduced in the 1930s. The B-17 was a versatile aircraft, serving in dozens of USAAF units in theaters of combat throughout World War II, and in non-bomber roles for the RAF.