SEARCH AND RESCUE EXERCISE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Carver, U-2 Pilot, 99 Reconnaissance Squadron, waits in the rescue basket while the U.S. Coast Guard San Francisco Sector Search and Rescue (SAR) team prepares to bring him aboard the Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin above the San Francisco Bay, California on Aug.17, 2023. The use of the basket helps ensure the safety of the pilot if any injuries had occurred to the neck or back during evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Smith)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Colin Smith
VIRIN: 230817-F-RA943-1206.JPG
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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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