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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing sits on the flightline at RAF Mildenhall, England, before conducting a refueling mission over the Baltic Sea with F-35 Lightning IIs assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, Dec. 4, 2025. The KC-135 Stratotanker refueled two F-35s in flight before the jets conducted low approaches, climbs and pattern work at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania; Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia; and Ämari Air Base, Estonia, coordinating with air traffic controllers from all three Baltic states to demonstrate a forward, agile and ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey
VIRIN: 251204-F-XJ093-1001.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 9

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

1250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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