Perfect Storm

The observation tower at Sailor Range, part of the Mountain Home Air Force Base complex, where testing of the close air support capabilities of the F-35A at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, were conducted, Feb 16, 2016. Six operational test and evaluation F-35s and more than 85 Airmen of the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, a tenant unit at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., travelled to Mountain Home AFB to conduct the first simulated deployment test of the F-35A, specifically to execute three key initial operational capability mission sets: suppression of enemy air defenses, close air support and air interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt Brian Ferguson

VIRIN: 160216-F-LW859-9002.JPG

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Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON D4

LENS

200.0-400.0 mm f/4.0

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/2500

ISO

400

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