A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, engages a barrier cable during an aircraft arresting system certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2026. The certifications tested the stability and effectiveness of the BAK-12, which acts as a braking mechanism to stop the aircraft in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
CAMERA
NIKON D850
LENS
70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8
APERTURE
56/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/250
ISO
31
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