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Regenerated B-1B Lancer dedicated as "Apocalypse II" to honor WWII heroes

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Spada, 28th Bomber Generation Squadron commander, delivers remarks during a nose art dedication ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 22, 2026. The ceremony and nose art honored the World War II crew of the B-24J Liberator “Apocalypse,” who were shot down over Burma in 1942, linking their historical sacrifice to the modern mission of the 7th Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Neal)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class William Neal
VIRIN: 260422-F-VN117-1059.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.76 MB
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NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

125

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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Regenerated B-1B Lancer dedicated as "Apocalypse II" to honor WWII heroes

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Spada, 28th Bomber Generation Squadron commander, delivers remarks during a nose art dedication ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 22, 2026. The ceremony and nose art honored the World War II crew of the B-24J Liberator “Apocalypse,” who were shot down over Burma in 1942, linking their historical sacrifice to the modern mission of the 7th Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Neal)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class William Neal
VIRIN: 260422-F-VN117-1059.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.76 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

125

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

Read More

This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

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