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Raptors refuel over South China Sea

U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin Berndt, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, conducts pre-flight checks prior to departure from Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2023 in support of a subject matter expert exchange and bilateral training mission with the Philippine Air Force. Enhancing interoperability between the U.S. and Philippine air forces contributes to the long-term advancement of our nations’ shared interest in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Jessi Roth
VIRIN: 230313-F-PW483-1044.JPG
FULL SIZE: 4.71 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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