Legendary 100th BG, WWII pilot, joins 100th ARW to remember 80th anniversary of ‘Black Week’

U.S. Army Air Force retired-Maj. John “Lucky” Luckadoo, World War II B-17 pilot and 100th Bomb Group veteran, salutes as he pays his respects after laying a wreath in honor of his former friends and comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II, near plaques on the wall of the control tower during a ceremony honoring the 80th anniversary of “Black Week” at the 100th BG Memorial Museum at Thorpe Abbotts, Norfolk, England, Oct. 10, 2023. During “Black Week,” the Mighty Eighth lost 138 heavy bombers, 24 fighters and more than 1,400 Airmen to enemy action. The 100th BG itself suffered the tragic loss of 12 aircraft and 121 crew members over Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

PHOTO BY: Karen Abeyasekere

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