Arctic Thunder Open House 2026 Practice Day

F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft with the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, execute a synchronized formation during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2026. The Blue Angels are composed of more than 150 world-class, active-duty Sailors and Marines, each bringing deep operational experience from the fleet and a shared commitment to excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Polk)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Thomas Polk
VIRIN: 260807-F-IN674-1906.JPG
FULL SIZE: 2.35 MB
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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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