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Raptors and Vipers join the flock

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jaden Barton, 199th Fighter Generation Squadron F-22 crew chief, marshals an F-22A Raptor operated by the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons during an elephant walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Apr. 10, 2024. The rotational presence of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena enables us to practice large-scale exercises that keep Kadena ready to defend Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel
VIRIN: 240410-F-IV293-2001.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

31

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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