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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

Crosses are laid to honor nine aircrew members at the exact crash site of a fallen B-17G Flying Fortress in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024.The aircraft, callsigned The Black Widow, crashed January 20, 1945 during World War II. The memorial was held to pay respects to the fallen crew and give closure to their living relatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson
VIRIN: 240824-F-OS112-1017.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/2500

ISO

3200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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