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    A sacred promise kept: World War II airman returns home after 83 years [Image 1 of 6]

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    Three uniformed military personnel are standing at attention and saluting a flag-draped casket on a baggage cart at an airport tarmac. The casket is draped with what appears to be an American flag, indicating a dignified transfer ceremony. The aircraft visible in the background appears to be a Southwest Airlines commercial plane.

    MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

    08.28.2026

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    Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen

    Three U.S. Army soldiers salute the flag-draped casket of U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Walter R. Bateman during a dignified transfer on the tarmac of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Aug. 28, 2026. Members of the Patriot Guard Riders and local veterans lined the tarmac to pay their respects to Bateman, a Harford County, Maryland native and World War II pilot whose B-24D Liberator bomber went missing in action over Italy in 1943. He was accounted for by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency on May 29, 2026, and returned home for burial with full military honors. (Photo courtesy BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport)

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    Date Taken: 08.28.2026
    Date Posted: 09.10.2026 16:25
    Photo ID: 9925014
    VIRIN: 260828-D-D0514-4721
    Resolution: 1200x725
    Size: 249.98 KB
    Location: MARYLAND, US
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    Three uniformed military personnel are standing at attention and saluting a flag-draped casket on a baggage cart at an airport tarmac. The casket is draped with what appears to be an American flag, indicating a dignified transfer ceremony. The aircraft visible in the background appears to be a Southwest Airlines commercial plane.
    A formal ceremonial gathering is taking place on an airport tarmac in front of Southwest Airlines aircraft. Multiple uniformed personnel — including what appear to be law enforcement officers, military members, and security staff — are assembled in organized formations. The scene suggests a dignitary arrival, fallen officer tribute, or official honors ceremony.
    An airport fire rescue vehicle (unit 431) is spraying water onto a Southwest Airlines aircraft on an airport tarmac. Two personnel in the foreground observe the operation, which appears to be either an emergency response or a ceremonial water cannon salute. The scene takes place on an open tarmac with hazy atmospheric conditions.
    A black-and-white formal military portrait photograph of a young male serviceman, composited against a colorized American flag background. The subject wears a U.S. military service cap with an eagle insignia and a dark uniform with tie. The image appears to be a mid-20th century official or semi-official military portrait, likely from the World War II or Korean War era.
    A black-and-white World War II era photograph showing a crew of approximately eleven airmen posed in front of a military aircraft named 'Suzy Q'. The men are wearing typical WWII-era flight gear including leather A-2 jackets, flight suits, and various headgear. The nose art 'Suzy Q' is clearly visible on the dark fuselage behind them.
    A black-and-white photograph showing a group of approximately 12-15 military personnel gathered in front of a large four-engine heavy bomber aircraft. The aircraft has nose art visible, appearing to read 'Suzy' along with a painted figure, and mission markers are visible below the cockpit. The setting appears to be an airfield with bare trees in the background, consistent with a WWII-era scene.

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