Forged Here: A Legacy of Lethality and Precision

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron, prepares to taxi out of the 309th FS for the final time, March 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke AFB is transitioning exclusively to the F-35A Lightning II to align with the 56th Fighter Wing’s mission of training pilots for next-generation fighter operations. The F-16 divestment is part of Luke AFB’s initiative to modernize its combat aircraft fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Mason Hargrove

VIRIN: 250304-F-RL243-5166.JPG

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NIKON Z 9

LENS

NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

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