Three Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s assigned to the 8th Air Wing fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during bilateral training over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 2, 2026. Based on the design of the Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon, the F-2 is capable of both air-to-air and air-to-surface missions, making it a versatile platform for joint operations with U.S. forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gracelyn Hess)
CAMERA
NIKON Z 6_2
LENS
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
APERTURE
18
SHUTTERSPEED
1/320
ISO
400
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