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100th BG legacy nose art, ‘Just-A-Snappin’ joins 100th ARW, Bloody Hundredth heritage

Left to right, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Scott Engman, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander; Jim Blakely, son of World War II and 100th Bomb Group pilot, then-1st Lt. Everett Blakely; Steve Crosby, son of 100th BG navigator, then-1st Lt Harry Crosby, and Col. Ryan Garlow, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, pose for a photo with the 100th ARW’s latest legacy nose art, “Just-A-Snappin,” during the nose art ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 9, 2025. The Just-A-Snappin nose art has now been added to a KC-135 Stratotanker and focuses on the profile of Harry Crosby, also incorporating a background of a navigator’s dead-reckoning computer, and the names of the entire crew who flew the Bremen mission over Germany in October 1943. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th BG legacy nose art, ‘Just-A-Snappin’ joins 100th ARW, Bloody Hundredth heritage

The latest 100th Air Refueling Wing legacy nose art, “Just-A-Snappin,” which is displayed on a KC-135 Stratotanker, focuses on the profile of renowned World War II and 100th Bomb Group navigator, then-1st Lt. Harry Crosby, and incorporates a background of a navigator’s dead-reckoning computer, and the names of the entire crew who flew the Bremen mission over Germany in October 1943. The nose art, designed by Gary Rogers, 100th ARW Public Affairs graphic designer, is the latest addition to the 100th ARW’s nose art collection on the fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers, which honors the Bloody Hundredth legacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th BG legacy nose art, ‘Just-A-Snappin’ joins 100th ARW, Bloody Hundredth heritage

Steve Crosby, left, son of then-1st Lt. Harry Crosby, World War II and 100th Bomb Group navigator, and Jim Blakely, second left, hug after seeing the legacy nose art – “Just-A-Snappin” – honoring both of their fathers and the rest of the aircrew who flew on the B-17 Flying Fortress of the same name, as part of the Bremen mission during World War II, during the nose art unveiling ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 9, 2025. Just-A-Snappin is the latest addition to the 100th Air Refueling Wing nose art collection on the fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers, which honors the Bloody Hundredth legacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th BG legacy nose art, ‘Just-A-Snappin’ joins 100th ARW, Bloody Hundredth heritage

Steve Crosby, left, son of then-1st Lt. Harry Crosby, World War II and 100th Bomb Group navigator, touches the latest legacy nose art “Just-A-Snappin,” belonging to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, as Lt. Col. Scott Engman, right, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, and Tech. Sgt. Devan Conerly, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airframe, Powerplant, General NCO-in-charge, witness the nose art unveiling during a ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 9, 2025. The nose art, designed by Gary Rogers, 100th ARW Public Affairs graphic designer, focuses on the profile of Steve’s father and incorporates a background of a navigator’s dead-reckoning computer. It also bears the names of the crew who flew the Bremen mission over Germany in October 1943. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th BG legacy nose art, ‘Just-A-Snappin’ joins 100th ARW, Bloody Hundredth heritage

Steve Crosby, left, son of then-1st Lt. Harry Crosby, World War II and 100th Bomb Group navigator, shares some of his father’s dramatic memories of the Bremen mission during World War II, taken from Harry’s mission report and letters to his wife Jean, during a nose art unveiling ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 9, 2025. The nose art, “Just-A-Snappin,” displayed on a KC-135 Stratotanker belonging to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, pays homage to the crew of the World War II B-17 Flying Fortress of the same name, which included Steve’s father. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th BG legacy nose art, ‘Just-A-Snappin’ joins 100th ARW, Bloody Hundredth heritage

Jim Blakely, son of then-1st Lt. Everett Blakely, World War II and 100th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress pilot, shares memories of his father and his missions flown during World War II at a nose art unveiling ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 9, 2025. The nose art, designed by Gary Rogers, 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs graphic designer, pays tribute the aircrew who flew together on the B-17 Flying Fortress, “Just-A-Snappin,” on the Bremen mission over Germany in October 1943. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th BG legacy nose art, ‘Just-A-Snappin’ joins 100th ARW, Bloody Hundredth heritage

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sebastian Miskimmin, top, removes a cover to unveil the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s latest legacy nose art addition, “Just-A-Snappin,” assisted by Steve Crosby, left, son of then-1st Lt. Harry Crosby, World War II and 100th Bomb Group navigator, and Lt. Col. Scott Engman, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, during a ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 9, 2025. The nose art, designed by Gary Rogers, 100th ARW Public Affairs graphic designer, pays tribute to Crosby and the rest of the aircrew who flew together on the B-17 Flying Fortress, Just-A-Snappin, on the Bremen mission over Germany in October 1943. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Atlantic Trident 25: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW F-35s, trains with Finnish Air Force F/A-18s

Two Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornets fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 over Finland, June 18, 2025. Atlantic Trident 25 focuses on integrated operations with NATO Allies to ensure the alliance is capable of projecting lethality and readiness throughout the European area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Atlantic Trident 25: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW F-35s, trains with Finnish Air Force F/A-18s

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 over Finland, June 18, 2025. Atlantic Trident 25 is a recurring multinational training exercise between the U.S., U.K. and France to train in an interoperable environment, refining operational integration and ensuring Allied forces can seamlessly secure the Euro-Atlantic region. Finland hosted this iteration of the training series for the first time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Atlantic Trident 25: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW F-35s, trains with Finnish Air Force F/A-18s

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, descends after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 over Finland, June 18, 2025. Atlantic Trident 25 focuses on integrated operations with NATO Allies to ensure the alliance is capable of projecting lethality and readiness throughout the European area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Atlantic Trident 25: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW F-35s, trains with Finnish Air Force F/A-18s

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 over Finland, June 18, 2025. Exercises, such as Atlantic Trident 25, increase the ability of our Allies to collaborate and operate in a high-intensity, joint operating environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Atlantic Trident 25: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW F-35s, trains with Finnish Air Force F/A-18s

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 over Finland, June 18, 2025. Atlantic Trident 25 is a Finnish Air Force-hosted operational and tactical level Field Training Exercise designed to strengthen interoperability and cohesion with NATO allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Atlantic Trident 25: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW F-35s, trains with Finnish Air Force F/A-18s

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Loeslein, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, prepares for aerial refueling operations during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 over Finland, June 18, 2025. Exercises like Atlantic Trident 25 are part of a long-term multinational training effort to build warfighting capacity, expand military capability, and deepen operational integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Atlantic Trident 25: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW F-35s, trains with Finnish Air Force F/A-18s

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, is prepared for takeoff during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, June 18, 2025. Atlantic Trident 25 is a recurring multinational training exercise between the U.S., U.K. and France to train in an interoperable environment, refining operational integration and ensuring Allied forces can seamlessly secure the Euro-Atlantic region. Finland hosted this iteration of the training series for the first time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Atlantic Trident 25: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW F-35s, trains with Finnish Air Force F/A-18s

U.S. Air Force Capt. Patrick Gabriel, left, and Capt. Alexander Pacheco, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, fly during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 over Finland, June 18, 2025. Atlantic Trident 25 is a tactical-level field training exercise hosted by the Finnish Air Force, focused on improving interoperability and integration between fourth- and fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Atlantic Trident 25: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW F-35s, trains with Finnish Air Force F/A-18s

Two Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornets fly behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 over Finland, June 18, 2025. Atlantic Trident 25 is a tactical-level field training exercise hosted by the Finnish Air Force, focused on improving interoperability and integration between fourth- and fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Atlantic Trident 25: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW F-35s, trains with Finnish Air Force F/A-18s

A Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet simulates receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 over Finland, June 18, 2025. Atlantic Trident 25 allows the U.S., U.K., France and Finland to train in an interoperable environment, refining operational integration and ensuring Allied forces can seamlessly secure the Euro-Atlantic region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Atlantic Trident 25: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW F-35s, trains with Finnish Air Force F/A-18s

A Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet simulates receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 over Finland, June 18, 2025. Atlantic Trident 25 is a Finnish Air Force-hosted operational and tactical level Field Training Exercise designed to strengthen interoperability and cohesion with NATO allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Atlantic Trident 25: 100th AMXS keeps our tankers in the fight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Coleman, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker aerospace propulsion journeyman, marshals a KC-135 during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, June 17, 2025. Atlantic Trident 25 ensures NATO Allies stand together in support of a safe, stable, and secure Euro-Atlantic region by increasing warfighting capabilities, maintaining readiness, and refining operational integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Atlantic Trident 25: 100th AMXS keeps our tankers in the fight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Coleman, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker aerospace propulsion journeyman, prepares to marshal a KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, June 17, 2025. Atlantic Trident 25 allows the U.S., U.K., France and Finland to train in an interoperable environment, refining operational integration and ensuring Allied forces can seamlessly secure the Euro-Atlantic region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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