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This was a corporate sponsorship through the purchase of War Bonds Series "E" in September 1944. The B17 cost $300,000 dollars and was intended to be one of two -- the other being named "Spirit of American Croatians". In the event, enough bonds were purchased to buy 4 Fortresses but only two were accredited with names. Both aircraft were dedicated on 24 September 1944 at Pittsburgh, PA.