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

Frank Tedone, nephew of U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Frank J. Tedone, signs the “Apocalypse II” nose art design during a dedication ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 22, 2026. Tedone, who shares his fallen uncle's name and previously served at Dyess as a C-130 maintainer, was one of six relatives in attendance to honor the World War II legacy of the 436th Bombardment Squadron and the 7th Bombardment Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Neal)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class William Neal
VIRIN: 260422-F-VN117-1146.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.78 MB
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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

Frank Tedone, nephew of U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Frank J. Tedone, signs the “Apocalypse II” nose art design during a dedication ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 22, 2026. Tedone, who shares his fallen uncle's name and previously served at Dyess as a C-130 maintainer, was one of six relatives in attendance to honor the World War II legacy of the 436th Bombardment Squadron and the 7th Bombardment Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Neal)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class William Neal
VIRIN: 260422-F-VN117-1146.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.78 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

250

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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