Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 56th Rescue Squadron pulls a ladder into a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The HH-60W replaces the HH-60G Pave Hawk as a dedicated combat rescue helicopter, tasked with recovering isolated personnel from hostile or denied territory, day or night, in adverse weather and in a variety of threat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance
VIRIN: 250527-F-QC626-1880.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D5

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

640

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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