Arctic Thunder Open House 2026 Practice Day

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft assigned to 3rd Wing performs a rapid ascent maneuver during the Joint Forces Demonstration for the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2026. The Air Force's premier 5th-generation fighter aircraft features a combination of stealth, supercruise, extreme maneuverability, and integrated avionics that represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Polk)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Thomas Polk
VIRIN: 260807-F-IN674-1818.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/3200

ISO

640

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