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455th AEW Photos

48-star flag flies in tribute to D-Day

An F-35A Lightning II takes off from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, June 6, 2019. Today is the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, an historical effort of U.S. forces overcoming the German stronghold at the beaches of Normandy. The 4th EFS was activated during WWII as the 4th Pursuit Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury
VIRIN: 190606-F-XK483-1094.JPG
FULL SIZE: 2.27 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON D810

LENS

80.0-400.0 mm f/4.5-5.6

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1250

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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