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U.S. military, civilians, friends and family members of 100th Bomb Group veterans, along with special guest and World War II veteran and B-17 pilot, retired-Maj. John “Lucky” Luckadoo, pay their respects during the playing of Taps at the end of a ceremony honoring the 80th anniversary of “Black Week” at the 100th BG Memorial Museum at Thorpe Abbotts, Norfolk, England, Oct. 10, 2023. During “Black Week,” the Mighty Eighth lost 138 heavy bombers, 24 fighters and more than 1,400 Airmen to enemy action. The 100th BG itself suffered the tragic loss of 12 aircraft and 121 crew members over Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)
| Date Taken: | 10.10.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 10.14.2023 10:29 |
| Photo ID: | 8071152 |
| VIRIN: | 231010-F-EJ686-2078 |
| Resolution: | 6000x3642 |
| Size: | 5.73 MB |
| Location: | DISS, NORFOLK, GB |
| Web Views: | 41 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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