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Tanker teamwork: Eagles fly farther with us

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sander Smith, 97th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, conducts a preflight inspection of the aircraft at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 4, 2025. Mechanical and electrical systems checks are conducted to ensure the safety of the crew members, passengers and other aircraft receiving fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine
VIRIN: 250604-F-TJ635-1029.JPG
FULL SIZE: 2.18 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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