2,000th U.S. F-35 pilot graduates from Luke AFB

An F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, piloted by U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Jeffers, 62nd Fighter Squadron student pilot, prepares for takeoff, April 17, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Jeffers was preparing for takeoff on his final training sortie needed to graduate as the 2,000th F-35 pilot in the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Katelynn Jackson)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson

VIRIN: 230417-F-KJ279-1902.JPG

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Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/5000

ISO

140

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