Test aircraft in air

A two-ship formation of U.S. Air Force aircraft fly over the Gulf of America, Sept. 16, 2025. The formation, from the 40th and 417th Flight Test Squadrons at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, consists of an EC-130J Commando Solo and F-16D Fighting Falcon. The 96th Operations Group is revolutionizing test operations to rapidly evolve transformative, war-winning capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley
VIRIN: 250916-F-WU042-5004.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 8

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

125

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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