2026 Arctic Lightning Air Show

A U.S. Alaska Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 168th Wing, takes off for the Arctic Lightning Air Show at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 1, 2026. The event allowed visitors to learn more about the Airmen, aircraft and capabilities that support operations from Eielson AFB while highlighting the installation's role in projecting combat airpower across the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tori Haudenschild)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Tori Haudenschild
VIRIN: 260801-F-KO751-1069.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 9

LENS

VR 200-400mm f/4G

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/2500

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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