WWII bomber named "Sonsonate"

[Milton Andrade]

Hi all, I am looking for any information regarding a WWII bomber named "Sonsonate", I believe that this bomber served with the RAF.

I am sorry but that is all the information I have, in another forum we are trying to know if any salvadorans flew in WWII.

Thanks!

[Tulio]

Milton,

During WW-II, airplanes were named sometimes, after the group that raised funds for the purchase of a particular airframe. Publicity shots were taken, including the principals or representatives of the fund-raising group, and the airplane. From some readings, I am assuming that in many instances, the airplanes did not carry that name in combat, but were re-painted or given special unit or pilot markings, once they made it to the bases in the combat theater.

There are of course, airplanes that in fact, carried their sponsor's name on them.

I have seen references to RAF aircraft following this custom, purchased by Argentinean and Brazilian groups.

Sorry I cannot be more specific at this time.

Saludos,

Tulio

Edit:

Claudio Meunier, from Argentina, published a couple of articles [FlyPast?] and also a book titled "Firmes Volamos" where he documents the participation of Argentineans of British ascendance, with the RAF, as well as information on sponsored aircraft.