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A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft takes off from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, in support of Desert Mirage III – the third iteration of a bilateral event designed to enhance interoperability and air defense capabilities in the region, May 19, 2021. The E-3 crew participated in Desert Mirage III – the third iteration of a bilateral event designed to enhance the interoperability and air defense capabilities between partner nation forces in the region. The AWACS delivered all-weather surveillance and direct information needed for interdiction, reconnaissance, airlift, and close-air support to joint and Royal Saudi Air Forces aircraft during the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf)
CAMERA
NIKON D5
LENS
80.0-400.0 mm f/4.5-5.6
APERTURE
56/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/1000
ISO
160
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