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Winning the race

An F-22A Raptor from the 71st Fighter Squadron takes off from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 6, 2025, after competing in the Mitchell Trophy Air Race. Established in 1922, the race honors the original home of the 1st Fighter Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. Pilots can only compete once in their lifetime, regardless of the outcome. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Mikaela Smith
VIRIN: 250306-F-PG418-9049.JPG
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Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1250

ISO

500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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