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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
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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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