Orientation flights return to RAF Mildenhall

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall during an orientation flight over the North Sea, March 26, 2026. Airmen selected for the orientation flight observed aerial refueling firsthand, gaining a deeper understanding of the mission they support at RAF Mildenhall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Iris Carpenter)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Iris Carpenter
VIRIN: 260326-F-RL213-4763.JPG
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NIKON Z6_3

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

50

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