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Combat ready

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares for an integrated combat turn-around and hot-pit during exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, March 13, 2025. Fighting Wyvern 25-01 served as a direct reflection of Aviano AB’s mission: to secure the base, generate combat airpower and remain ready to deploy and fight from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel
VIRIN: 250313-F-ZJ681-9807.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 9

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

40

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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