Lighting up the night
A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron releases training flares during a flight over the Pacific Ocean, March 27, 2023. During a real-world contingency, the flares would be used as a countermeasure to confuse and redirect heat-seeking missiles targeting the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
PHOTO BY:
Senior Airman Jessi Roth
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230327-F-PW483-9008.JPG
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1.37 MB
CAMERA
NIKON D850
LENS
24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8
APERTURE
9
SHUTTERSPEED
1/125
ISO
80
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