090126-F-LD437-1367

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron conducts a Barrier Arresting Kit 12 demonstration at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 9, 2026. The 31st Civil Engineering Squadron is responsible for maintaining all parts of the BAK-12, which provides aircraft emergency stopping capability by using a catch cable to engage disabled aircraft when emergency landing is needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang
VIRIN: 090126-F-LD437-1367.JPG
FULL SIZE: 4.71 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 9

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

1100/100

SHUTTERSPEED

10/1250

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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