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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Lyons, 15th Air Force commander, salutes a memorial wreath during a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. The ceremony was held in honor of the U.S. B-17 bomber, “Dark Eyes,” that was downed over Slovenia during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

Slovenian Minister of Defense Mr. Borut Sajovic speaks at a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. This ceremony honored the sacrifice of U.S. B-17 bomber, “Dark Eyes,” that was shot down over Slovenia 81 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Lyons, 15th Air Force commander, speaks at a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. Lyons spoke on the importance of honoring the past and thanked the Slovenian people for joining with U.S. military personnel and families in honoring the crew of the U.S. B-17 bomber, “Dark Eyes,” who made the ultimate sacrifice for their nation 81 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

Slovenian Mayor of Polzela, Mr. Jože Kužnik, speaks at a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. The ceremony was held in honor of the American B-17 bomber, “Dark Eyes,” downed over Slovenia during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

Local community members hold up banners during a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. This ceremony was for the crew of the U.S. B-17 bomber, called “Dark Eyes,” that was shot down over Slovenia by heavy flak during a World War II bombing mission that killed all but two crew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

U.S. Air Force 31st Fighter Wing leadership salutes during a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. This ceremony honored the sacrifice of the U.S. B-17 bomber, “Dark Eyes,” that was downed over Slovenia 81 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing stand at ease during a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. The ceremony was held in honor of the U.S. B-17 bomber, “Dark Eyes,” that was shot down over Slovenia during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Aviano Air Base pose for a photo during a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. This ceremony honored the sacrifice of U.S. B-17 bomber, called “Dark Eyes,” that was shot down over Slovenia 81 years ago during a bombing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

U.S. Air Force 31st Fighter Wing leadership and Aviano Air Base Honor Guard pose for a photo during a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. This ceremony was for the crew of the U.S. B-17 bomber, called “Dark Eyes,” that was shot down over Slovenia by heavy flak during a World War II bombing mission that killed all but two crew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

Two ceremonial wreaths are displayed underneath a memorial plaque in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. The wreaths and plaque honored the sacrifice of U.S. B-17 bomber, “Dark Eyes,” that was shot down over Slovenia 81 years ago during a bombing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

Slovenian Armed Forces Pastoral Assistant of the Military Chaplain Unit, Ms. Nina Dobrajc, blesses memorial wreaths during a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. This ceremony was for the crew of the U.S. B-17 bomber, called “Dark Eyes,” that was shot down over Slovenia by heavy flak during a World War II bombing mission that killed all but two crew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Lyons, 15th Air Force commander, right, shakes hands with Slovenian Minister of Defense Mr. Borut Sajovic during a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. This ceremony honored the sacrifice of U.S. B-17 bomber, “Dark Eyes,” that was shot down over Slovenia 81 years ago during a bombing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Italian military officials participate in the 80th Anniversary Liberation Day ceremony in Pordenone, Italy, April 25, 2025. The ceremony marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied and Italian Resistance forces liberating Italy from Nazi occupation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Liberation Day 80th Anniversary

Members of the Italian community hold up banners for the Liberation Day ceremony in Pordenone, Italy, April 25, 2025. The Pordenone Province banner was awarded a gold medal for military valor for the 2,000-plus sacrifices of its population and for its partisan activity during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Liberation Day 80th Anniversary

From right, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, speaks to Dr. Michele Lastella, Pordenone prefect, after the Liberation Day ceremony in Pordenone, Italy, April 25, 2025. On April 25, 1945, Allied troops were able to liberate Italy from Nazi-Fascism with help from the Italian Resistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Liberation Day 80th Anniversary

From left, U.S. Air Force Airmen and Italian Air Forces members salute during the 80th Anniversary Liberation Day ceremony in Pordenone, Italy, April 25, 2025. Eighty years ago in 1945, Italy was liberated from Nazi-Fascism byAllied troops that were aided by the Italian Resistance movement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Liberation Day 80th Anniversary

A wreath is displayed after the Italian Liberation Day ceremony in Pordenone, Italy, April 25, 2025. The wreath-laying ceremonies were held at monuments across the country dedicated to the fallen Italian soldiers during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Liberation Day 80th Anniversary

Members of the Italian military stand in a joint-formation during the Italian Liberation Day ceremony in Pordenone, Italy, April 25, 2025. The ceremony marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied and Italian Resistance forces liberating Italy from Nazi occupation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Liberation Day 80th Anniversary

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, stands under his umbrella while the Italian Liberation Day celebration takes place in Pordenone, Italy, April 25, 2025. On April 25, 1945, the Allied troops liberated Italy from Nazi occupation with help from the Italian Resistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Liberation Day 80th Anniversary

Dr. Loris Parpinel, Partisan Veterans Association president, speaks during the Liberation Day ceremony in Pordenone, Italy, April 25, 2025. Eighty years ago, Italy was liberated from Nazi-Fascism by Allied troops that were aided by the Italian Resistance movement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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