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Rosie’s Reply

Yankee Air Museum names

restored B-25 bomber plane

The historic B-25 Bomber at ence.
Yankee Air Museum has official- “Their 'we can do it' confi-
ly been christened Rosie's Reply dence became the rallying cry to
and the new name is now paint- which America responded,” said
ed on the nose of the refurbished Walsh. “Theirs was the strength
World War II fighter plane. needed to help produce enough
Officials from the museum equipment to defeat the enemy.
said the new name is part of the Without them, there would not
continuing mission to inspire have been an Arsenal of
America through honoring the Democracy.”
accomplishments of the women Walsh added that the Rosie's
collectively known as Rosie the Reply nose art, applied to an air-
Riveter. The World War II B-25, craft they built, pays homage to
formerly known as Yankee the women of the home front in
Warrior, was repainted in World War II.
December courtesy of Kalitta Air “It serves to remind us of their nose art. At Django Studios he has done a marvelous thing with the initiative in Rosie's Reply,”
to the exact color specifications it powerful response to the aggres- specializes in automotive and its aircraft. In one fell swoop, said Bette Kenward. “The
wore flying eight combat mis- sion of enemy forces and that no aviation design and marketing this plane honors the 489th Greatest Generation is aging with
sions from Corsica in 1944. matter the circumstances or branding. Bomb Squadron, the home front the youngest being in the mid-
“After the attack on Pearl adversity, the reply was 'we can “In this image we captured workers and Kansas City, where 90s. We must continue to show
Harbor, American men left do it,'” said Walsh. the plucky confidence with this plane was built. This is living them honor and this does that in
industry in huge numbers to According to Walsh, the B-25 which those incredible women history.” a momentous way.”
enter the military, creating a Rosie's Reply received period handled the monumental task of Yankee Air Museum collabo- Kenward explained that one
severe labor shortage,” said correct, custom-designed nose simultaneously raising kids, rated with The B-25 History of the reasons the yellow “We
Museum President Kevin Walsh. art by famed research artist Chad holding down the home front, Project and the Fairfax Can Do It!” Westinghouse poster
“To answer this aggression and Hill. It features a female factory overcoming adversity and, oh Industrial Association in Kansas remains so powerful seven
arm the military, manufacturing worker gripping a rivet gun and yes, helping save the world all at City to connect with Original decades later is because it still
in all sectors had to increase. A smiling in a way that conveys she the same time,” he said. Rosies who actually worked on gives people courage to face any
call for workers went out and has the moxie to handle anything “It is an extremely accurate these aircraft at the North challenge today.
women answered that call.” coming her way. reproduction of this B-25D's liv- American Aviation plant. Yankee Air Museum is located
Walsh explained that the Well-known aviation artist ery in the 57th Bomb Wing, 340th “As an active member of at 47884 D Street, Belleville, on
women of the Greatest Hill created and executed the Bomb Group, 489th Bomb Yankee Air Museum, and presi- the grounds of historic Willow
Generation, entering what were new design. He is a highly- Squadron,” said Dan Desko, dent of the American Rosie the Run Airport. Visit www.yan-
formerly male dominated work- accomplished artist with a 27 president of the B-25 History Riveter Association Michigan keeairmuseum.org to discover
places, made the deciding differ- years of experience in recreating Project. “Yankee Air Museum Chapter, I am very proud with more or call (734) 483-4030.
Plymouth District Library reopens 3rd floor to public

All three floors of the Plymouth tion this year “Welcome to Your is proud of the ways we continued The library continues to moni- Curbside pickup on the porch con-
District Library are now open for Library” celebrates both the ways to serve our community during the tor the COVID situation and adapt tinues to be available for patrons
browsing, including the youth in which libraries extend far recent lockdown, and we are so service offerings accordingly, she who choose not to enter the
floor. The area was opened last beyond the walls of the building happy to be welcoming back our added. “At this time, the library library.
week to coincide with the first day and that all are welcome to use youngest patrons to the unique remains in a grab and go status, Health precautions suggested
of National Library Week. The their services. pleasure of browsing,” said and patrons are asked to limit by state officials remain in effect at
theme of the week-long celebra- “The Plymouth District Library Library Director Carol Souchock. their visit to one hour or less. the library, she reminded visitors.
City compost

pick-up is

under way

Compost/yard waste curbside
pickup began April 5 in the City
of Plymouth.
Compost must be placed in a
brown Kraft lawn refuse bag or a
can marked for compost, offi-
cials said. Compost can may be
marked with an “X” or identified
with a “compost” sticker avail-
able at the Municipal Services
office, located at 1231 Goldsmith.
Compost includes grass clip-
pings, leaves, branches, and yard
debris but does not include sod,
dirt, rocks, dog excrement, or
potted plants.
To ensure pickup, residents
are advised to place compost
bags and/or cans designated for
compost as close to the curb or
roadside as possible. The cans
should be placed so that there is
3 feet of clearance from parked
cars, mailboxes, other carts, and
other street hazards or ameni-
ties, officials said. They cau-
tioned that residents should
ensure the lid can close - over-
filled carts may be too heavy or
may lose contents when serv-
iced.
Residents whose compost col-
lection was missed, can call (734)
453-7737 ext. 0. Complete infor-
mation about Plymouth solid
waste service is available at
www.plymouthmi.gov.