MAINEiacs Refuel the Thunderbirds

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds prepares to take off after being refueled by the KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 101st Air Refueling Wing, Sept. 10, 2025. The Thunderbirds are the Air Force’s air demonstration squadron and perform across the United States and abroad, showcasing precision formation and solo flying. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Hopkins)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Michelle Hopkins
VIRIN: 250911-Z-SB214-1136.JPG
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CAMERA

ILCE-7RM5

LENS

FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1250

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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