BQM-167A Subscale Aerial Target launch
A BQM-167A Subscale Aerial Target releases the launching mechanism after takeoff from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8, 2023. After launching, the aerial target is then located and shot down by fighter pilots using live missiles. The 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron utilizes large boats to retrieve subscale drones to be reused as future targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Venessa Armenta)
PHOTO BY:
Venessa Armenta
VIRIN:
231212-F-NF392-3475.JPG
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1.89 MB
CAMERA
NIKON D850
LENS
70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8
APERTURE
10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/400
ISO
100
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