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Dyess Airmen prepare “Apocalypse II” for operational service

The “Apocalypse II” nose art is displayed on the 7th Bomb Wing’s new flagship B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 27, 2026. The freshly applied artwork honors the World War II crew of the B-24J Liberator "Apocalypse" and marks the final step in regenerating tail number 86-0115 for its return to the operational bomber fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Neal)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class William Neal
VIRIN: 260427-F-VN117-1168.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.8 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

1250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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Dyess Airmen prepare “Apocalypse II” for operational service

The “Apocalypse II” nose art is displayed on the 7th Bomb Wing’s new flagship B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 27, 2026. The freshly applied artwork honors the World War II crew of the B-24J Liberator "Apocalypse" and marks the final step in regenerating tail number 86-0115 for its return to the operational bomber fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Neal)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class William Neal
VIRIN: 260427-F-VN117-1168.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.8 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

1250

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.

Go to Gallery