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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edmundo Vasquez, 35th Maintenance Squadron egress journeyman, performs maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon to replace an emergency canopy release line at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. The proper functioning of egress components is critical to the safety and effectiveness of ejection systems, ensuring pilots can safely escape in emergencies, minimizing malfunction risks, enhancing pilot survival rates and supporting mission success by maintaining operational readiness in dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
CAMERA
NIKON Z 7
LENS
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
APERTURE
71/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/250
ISO
4000
No camera details available.
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