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Newly installed aircraft arresting system maintains Yokota’s r

A fire fighter assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, gives hand signals to the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) operators during the initial certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The BAK-12 system is replaced every 10 years in order to remain compliant with U.S. Air Force AAS requirements. Hand signals are given to indicate the distance the barrier cable has to go to be considered completely retrieved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding
VIRIN: 210113-F-PS661-1846.JPG
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Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON D610

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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