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260729-F-WJ090-1821

U.S. Air Force Maj. Cameron Sperry, 2nd Air Refueling Squadron pilot, uses night vision goggles during a KC-46A Pegasus aircraft flight across the United States, July 29, 2026. Pilots use night vision goggles to maintain visual awareness during low light descents and landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Aidan Thompson
VIRIN: 260729-F-WJ090-1821.JPG
FULL SIZE: 11.72 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 8

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

6/10

ISO

6400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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