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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Francina Matos, 86th Maintenance Group avionics quality assurance inspector, explains the process of loading and unloading flares onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2023. Chaff and flare cartridges are considered live munitions. Airmen from the 86th MXG conduct frequent systems checks to ensure no electrical surges or signals exist to potentially cause a misfire during installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo
VIRIN: 230605-F-VY348-2044.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

14.0-24.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

125

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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