251219-F-RL213-1066

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aidan Hilty, 100th Operations Support Squadron boom operator, instructor and tactician, controls the refueling scenario outside the simulator at RAF Mildenhall, England Dec. 19, 2025. After initial training, boom operators continue simulator and live-flight training throughout their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Iris Carpenter)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Iris Carpenter
VIRIN: 251219-F-RL213-1066.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.7 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z6_3

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

2000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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