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Checkered Flag 26-2 Concludes, Forges High-End Readiness and Joint Interoperability

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, takes off at Tyndall AFB, Florida, during Checkered Flag 26-2, May 4, 2026. Checkered Flag immerses aircrew in high-intensity scenarios, testing their ability to execute the mission while integrating with multiple generations of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem
VIRIN: 260504-F-LY429-1339.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 9

LENS

NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1000

ISO

32

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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