Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

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 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

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

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

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

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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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 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

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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