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Raptors refuel over South China Sea

An F-22A Raptor assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron flies approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive aerial refueling over the South China Sea, March 13, 2023 in support of a subject matter expert exchange and bilateral training mission with the Philippine Air Force. By strengthening partnerships through bilateral engagements with key Allies like the Philippines, PACAF enhances a networked security architecture capable of deterring common threats, protecting shared resources and upholding sovereignty throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Jessi Roth
VIRIN: 230313-F-PW483-1004.JPG
FULL SIZE: 2.54 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/640

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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