Planes over water

AIR FORCE PHOTOS

Combat ready

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from the 48th Fighter Wing fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing after receiving fuel over the North Sea, Sept. 4, 2025. The 48th Fighter Wing is forward-deployed to Europe to provide combat-ready forces, strengthen NATO deterrence and assure allies through agile operations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez
VIRIN: 250904-F-IH537-9597.JPG
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Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

22

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

320

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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