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KC-135 Stratotanker refuels F-15s and F-35s

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Jackson, left, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, offers strategic pre-flight inspection guidance to U.S. Air Force Capt. Mikhayla Polivka, center, 92nd ARS KC-135 pilot, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob McMullen, 384th ARS KC-135 pilot, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 30, 2025. Mechanical and electrical systems checks are conducted before every flight to ensure operational readiness and the safety of crew members, passengers and other aircraft receiving fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez
VIRIN: 250430-F-SU234-1086.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1250

ISO

64

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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