Photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance | 31st Fighter Wing | 04.26.2025
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)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance | 31st Fighter Wing | 04.26.2025
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.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance | 31st Fighter Wing | 04.26.2025
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)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance | 31st Fighter Wing | 04.26.2025
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......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance | 31st Fighter Wing | 04.26.2025
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)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance | 31st Fighter Wing | 04.26.2025
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)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance | 31st Fighter Wing | 04.26.2025
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)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance | 31st Fighter Wing | 04.26.2025
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.......
