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Soaring Beyond Limits: 944th FW Fighter Pilot Crosses 1,000 Hour Milestone in F-35

Airman 1st Class Christian Dickinson, an active-duty crew chief with the 63rd Fighter Squadron, guides Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Christopher "Lube" Lowe, F-35 instructor pilot and 56th Operations Group deputy commander, through final checks during the approach and shutdown of his aircraft after completing his 1,000th flight hour in the F-35 Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 9, 2024. This critical phase ensures the safe and secure conclusion of each flight, reflecting the meticulous teamwork between pilots and ground crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken
VIRIN: 240809-F-XK427-1004.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

VR 70-200mm f/2.8E

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/4000

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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