My great grandfather was a navigator/bombadier in B-17's and was qualified for B-24's as well. His B-17 was called "Lassie Come Home". One of the pilot's names was Lasser or something, so that's how the name came about. He continued on and became a Colonel in the Air Force, so he's going to send a letter of reccomendation to the academy if I get my grades up.
ALL bombers are awesome, 'nuff said.