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210520-Z-KQ976-0050

Guardian Angel pararescuemen from the 131st Rescue Squadron, California Air National Guard, conduct a search-and-rescue training scenario May 20, 2021, at Santa Cruz Water Drop Zone, Calif. The Airmen, rescue craft and life-support equipment were airdropped by a C-17 Globemaster III, operated by a Hawaii Air National Guard aircrew. Members validated their ability to recover a splashed-downed team of astronauts during a contingency rescue event. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Stefany Leyva)

PHOTO BY: Hawaii, California Guardsmen practice space capsule recovery
VIRIN: 210520-Z-KQ976-005.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D610

LENS

28.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-5.6

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

125

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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