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AIR FORCE PHOTOS

Iron in Action

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft takes off within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2025. The C-17 performs a variety of tactical and strategic missions including cargo and troop delivery and airdrop operations. Such long-range aircraft capabilities enable U.S. and coalition partners to move tons of required materiel and personnel in support of combat and humanitarian operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton
VIRIN: 251022-F-ZJ473-9001.JPG
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Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 8

LENS

NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/640

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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