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US Air Force completes first commercial air-to-air refueling of fighter aircraft

U.S. Air Force Airman Maria Lopez, 731st Air Mobility Squadron aircraft services technician, loads cargo onto a commercial KDC-10 tanker aircraft prior to take-off at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 6, 2023. The aircraft features dual usage with the capability to refuel mid-flight and carry freight or passengers. This groundbreaking event is the first ever Air Force contracted aerial refueling to support Air Force fighter aircraft. The contracter refueled F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing, enroute to Commando Sling 23. CS23 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored bilateral training event with the Republic of Singapore Air Force designed to increase interoperability and improve alliance capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal
VIRIN: 231106-F-XO977-1177.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

1250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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