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

U.S. Air Force Capt. Patrick Gilbert and Capt. Kelby McWherter, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, perform preflight checks at RAF Mildenhall, England, before conducting an aerial refueling mission over the Baltic Sea, 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-XJ093-1003.JPG
FULL SIZE: 6.15 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 9

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/20

ISO

1000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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