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B-25s return to Wright-Patt AFB
Four B-25 Mitchell bombers fly over the National Museum of the Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 18, 2017, in a missing-man formation on the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid on Japan. The flyover marked the start of a memorial service commemorating the attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
B-25s return to Wright-Patt AFB
Two U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers, from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., fly over the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, April 18, 2017, on the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid on Japan. The flyover marked the end of a memorial service commemorating the raid. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
B-25s return to Wright-Patt AFB
Two U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers, from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., fly over the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, April 18, 2017, on the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid on Japan. The flyover marked the end of a memorial service commemorating the raid. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
B-25s return to Wright-Patt AFB
World War II era B-25s fly over the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 18, 2017, on the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid on Japan. The flyover marked the start of a memorial service commemorating the raid. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Ruptured Duck Artwork Unveiling Ceremony
Mr. Jeff Thatcher, son of the World War II era Ruptured Duck’s flight engineer, Staff Sgt. Jeff Thatcher, shares memories his father passed on to him before his passing during an unveiling ceremony for the new Ruptured Duck artwork, Apr. 17, 2017 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. In addition to the unveiling, the B-1 aircraft was also christened by the Thatcher family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
Ruptured Duck Artwork Unveiling Ceremony
Retired Doolittle Raider, Lt. Col. Dick Cole, (front right) watches an unveiling ceremony for the new Ruptured Duck artwork, Apr. 17, 2017 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Cole is the last remaining member of the original Doolittle Raiders who took off from an aircraft carrier to deliver the first strike of the war on Japanese homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
Ruptured Duck Artwork Unveiling Ceremony
Becky Thatcher, daughter of the late Doolittle Raider Staff Sgt. David Thatcher, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Hatten from 28th Maintenance Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Ruptured Duck dedicated crew chief, unveil the newest rendition of the Ruptured Duck artwork during a ceremony for the new Ruptured Duck artwork, Apr. 17, 2017 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The original artwork featured a cross-eyed duck, wearing a leather helmet, staring out over crossed crutches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
Ruptured Duck Artwork Unveiling Ceremony
Becky Thatcher, daughter of the late Doolittle Raider Staff Sgt. David Thatcher, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Hatten, 28th Maintenance Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Ruptured Duck dedicated crew chief, unveil the newest rendition of the Ruptured Duck artwork in front of a crowd during a ceremony, Apr. 17, 2017 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The original artwork featured cross-eyed duck, wearing a leather helmet, staring out over crossed crutches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
Ruptured Duck Artwork Unveiling Ceremony
U.S. Air Force Col. John Martin, 28th Operations Group commander from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., addresses a crowd consisting of retired Doolittle Raider, Lt. Col. Dick Cole, along with family and friends of past Doolittle Raiders, during an unveiling ceremony for the new Ruptured Duck artwork, Apr. 17, 2017 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The Ruptured Duck history began when pilot Ted Lawson scraped the tail of his B-25 when he pointed the nose of the aircraft too high before takeoff. His aircraft was then chalked with the “Ruptured Duck”, and later the first caricature of the angry duck with crutches was painted on the nose. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
Ruptured Duck Artwork Unveiling Ceremony
U.S. Air Force Col. John Martin, 28th Operations Group commander from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., addresses a crowd consisting of retired Doolittle Raider, Lt. Col. Dick Cole, along with family and friends of deceased Doolittle Raiders, during an unveiling ceremony for the new Ruptured Duck artwork, Apr. 17, 2017 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The Ruptured Duck history began when pilot Ted Lawson scraped the tail of his B-25 when he pointed the nose of the aircraft too high before takeoff. His aircraft was then chalked with the “Ruptured Duck”, and later the first caricature of the angry duck with crutches was painted on the nose. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
Ruptured Duck Artwork Unveiling Ceremony
Retired Doolittle Raider, Lt. Col. Dick Cole, presents U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Riddick, 34th Bomb Squadron B-1 pilot, with a coin at the conclusion of an unveiling ceremony for the new Ruptured Duck artwork, Apr. 17, 2017 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The 34th Bomb Squadron lineage can be traced to one of the original Doolittle Raider squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
Ruptured Duck Artwork Unveiling Ceremony
Dawn Thatcher, wife of the late Doolittle Raider Staff Sgt. David Thatcher, pours three fingers of Hennessey on the landing gears of the Ruptured Duck B-1 Aircraft, as part of a ceremony for the new Ruptured Duck artwork, Apr. 17, 2017 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The pouring of the most elite of fluids is a long held superstition, which is said to provide a safe flight for those that serve on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
B-25s return to Wright-Patt AFB
The B-25 Mitchell bomber Miss Mitchell lands on a runway next to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 17, 2017. The Miss Mitchell is one of the 11 World War II bombers taking part in the museum’s celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid when Army Air Corps bombers took off from an aircraft carrier to deliver the first strike of the war on the Japanese homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez/Released)
B-25s return to Wright-Patt AFB
B-25 Mitchell bombers sit parked in a runway next to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 17, 2017. The 11 World War II era bombers landed at the museum to take part in its celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid when Army Air Corps bombers took off from an aircraft carrier to deliver the first strike of the war on the Japanese homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez/Released)
B-25s return to Wright-Patt AFB
B-25 Mitchell bombers sit parked in a runway next to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 17, 2017. The 11 World War II era bombers landed at the museum to take part in its celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid when Army Air Corps bombers took off from an aircraft carrier to deliver the first strike of the war on the Japanese homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez/Released)
Ruptured Duck Artwork Unveiling Ceremony
Members of the 34th Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. stand in line during an unveiling ceremony for the new Ruptured Duck artwork, Apr. 17, 2017 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The 34th BS lineage can be traced to one of the original Doolittle Raider squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
B-25s return to Wright-Patt AFB
The B-25 Mitchell bomber Devil Dog lands on a runway next to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 17, 2017. The Devil Dog, out of Georgetown, Texas, is one of the 11 World War II bombers taking part in the museum’s celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid when Army Air Corps bombers took off from an aircraft carrier to deliver the first strike of the war on the Japanese homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
B-25s return to Wright-Patt AFB
The B-25 Mitchell bomber Betty’s Dream lands on a runway next to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 17, 2017. The Betty’s Dream, out of Houston, Texas, is one of the 11 World War II bombers taking part in the museum’s celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid when Army Air Corps bombers took off from an aircraft carrier to deliver the first strike of the war on the Japanese homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
B-25s return to Wright-Patt AFB
Larry Kelly talks with Staff Sgt. Andrew Wanros, 175th Wing Maryland Air National Guard, in front of Kelly’s B-25 Mitchell Bomber on a runway by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 17, 2017. Wanros traveled to Wright-Patterson AFB to take part in the museum’s celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid when Army Air Corps bombers took off from an aircraft carrier to deliver the first strike of the war on the Japanese homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
B-25s return to Wright-Patt AFB
The B-25 Mitchell bomber Panchito lands on a runway next to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 17,2017. The Panchito, out of Georgetown, Del., is one of the 11 World War II bombers taking part in the museums celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid when Army Air Corps bombers took off from an aircraft carrier to deliver the first strike of the Japanese homeland of the war. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez/Released)