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CES catches fighters

The aircraft barrier arresting system BAK-12 sits on the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. The BAK-12 holds tension on a massive cable extended across the runway that can catch aircraft, equipped with a tail hook, weighing up to 80,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Callie Norton
VIRIN: 220817-F-CP748-1603.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

VR 70-200mm f/2.8E

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/640

ISO

64

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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