Sons, daughter of 100th BG veterans share their fathers’ stories at RAFM Heritage Day

Photos of U.S. Army Air Forces Lt. Col. Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal, renowned 100th Bomb Group pilot who flew 53 missions out of Thorpe Abbotts, England, during World War II, his crew and the B-17 Flying Fortress “Rosie’s Riveters” are shared by his son Dan Rosenthal, 100th BG Foundation board of directors member, during a presentation about his father at the Heritage Day event at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Rosie was one of the main characters featured in the Apple+ mini-series, “Masters of the Air,” which focused on Eighth Air Force and the 100th Bomb Group during World War II, and was highlighted as part of RAF Mildenhall’s Heritage Day celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

PHOTO BY: Karen Abeyasekere

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NIKON Z 7_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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280/100

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10/2500

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400

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