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Attendee Gary Merritt holds a photo of his father, Thomas William “Bob” Merritt, and fellow members of the British Royal Artillery during the 80th anniversary Victory over Japan Day ceremony in Newbury, England, Aug. 15, 2025. Merritt said VJ Day marked the catalyst for his father’s release as a prisoner of war while serving in the Pacific theater during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone
VIRIN: 250815-F-KS661-1013.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/2000

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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