Releasing the Dragon: 9th AMXS maintainers’ U-2 launch operations

A 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer communicates with a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot June 26, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th AMXS maintainers are responsible for launching and recovering the U-2 before and after sorties flown at Beale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco
VIRIN: 190626-F-ZH169-1370.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D800

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

50/10

SHUTTERSPEED

10/2500

ISO

320

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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