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Dyess Airmen prepare “Apocalypse II” for operational service

A B-1B Lancer, tail number 86-0115, taxis across the flightline at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 22, 2026. Recalled from long-term storage and regenerated to maintain the Air Force's operational fleet, the bomber was designated as the 7th Bomb Wing's new flagship and named “Apocalypse II” to honor a fallen World War II B-24J Liberator crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Neal)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class William Neal
VIRIN: 260422-F-VN117-1250.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/800

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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