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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)
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)
Wright-Patterson supports joint service paratroop exercise
U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Camm Garrett, 412th Civil Affairs Battalion civil military operations cell chief, helps Sgt. Adam Swinehart, 412th CA sergeant, adjust his parachute in preparation for a jump at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, March 11, 2017. The 412th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) mobilizes, deploys, plans and conducts civil affairs operations with an orientation to the theater commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth / Released)
Wright-Patterson supports joint service paratroop exercise
U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Gen. Daniel Ammerman, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) commander, talks with WWII paratrooper James H. “Pee Wee” Martin prior to conducting a paratroop jump at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, March 11, 2017. Martin is one of the last remaining “Toccoa Originals” of 1942, who is still traveling, meeting the public and carrying forward an eyewitness account of his unit’s experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth / Released)
Wright-Patterson supports joint service paratroop exercise
U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant Maj. Dwayne Eaddy, 412th Civil Affairs Battalion command sergeant major, relaxes inside a hangar at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, after putting on his parachute and other gear prior to a jump, March 11, 2017. The 412th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) mobilizes, deploys, plans and conducts civil affairs operations with an orientation to the theater commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth / Released)
Wright-Patterson supports joint service paratroop exercise
Soldiers with the 412th Civil Affairs Battalion and 346th Psychological Operations Company, based in Whitehall, Ohio, put on their parachutes prior to conducting a jump at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, as part of a joint service training exercise, March 11, 2017. Members of the 88th Operations Support Squadron, 88th Security Forces Squadron, 788th Civil Engineer Squadron, and 88th Medical Operations Squadron provided support to the paratroop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth / Released)
Wright-Patterson supports joint service paratroop exercise
WWII paratrooper James H. “Pee Wee” Martin, one of the last remaining “Toccoa Originals” of 1942, talks with a soldier prior to his jump at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, March 11, 2017. Martin travels around as a representative of the veterans of the 101st Airborne Division who are no longer here and in an effort to promote and preserve the legacy and lessons of WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth / Released)