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That's so Metal; Corrosion Wraps Fourth and Final Flash

An F-16 Fighting Falcon is prepared to be painted at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 19, 2022. Over the course of a week, the 8th Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Structural Maintenance shop worked night and day to complete the fourth and final heritage tail flash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding
VIRIN: 220119-F-PS661-1252.JPG
FULL SIZE: 7.51 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON D810

LENS

14.0-24.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

2500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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