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New system lets Syracuse-based MQ-9s fly without chase planes

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper flies during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2, June 19 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.  This is the first time the MQ-9 aircraft participated in the Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise. The aircraft was controlled by Airmen of the 174th Attack Wing more than 4,000 miles away at their home station at Hancock Air Force Base, New York. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Daniel Snider
VIRIN: 190619-F-EJ242-040.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D5

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

22

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1000

ISO

1000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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