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127th Wing Photos

Michigan Airmen drive future, build agile refueling processes

Two members of the Michigan Air National Guard's 127th Wing practice removing fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft into an R-11 refueling vehicle while all engines run, in a process referred to as, "wet wing defuel," during Exercise Northern Strike 23, at MBS International Airport, Freeland, Michigan, Aug. 9, 2023. Northern Strike 23 is a premier reserve component training event that integrates both U.S. and partner nation readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Chelsea E. FitzPatrick)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Chelsea E. FitzPatrick
VIRIN: 230809-Z-EF377-1005.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D810

LENS

24.0-120.0 mm f/4.0

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

800

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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