A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 54th Air Refueling Squadron over Texas, April 17, 2025. Capable of reaching speeds more than 1,500 miles per hour, the F-16 relies on aerial refueling to extend its range during long-distance flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)
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NIKON Z 7_2
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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63/10
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1/1600
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500
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