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Pilot fit facility reaches milestone, outfits 1,000th F-35 pilot

Capt. Ryosuke Sugimoto, a Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-35 Lightning II pilot, undergoes the optical alignment process at the pilot fit facility on May 22, 2024. During this essential step, fitters ensure that the Helmet-Mounted Display System is precisely calibrated to the pilot’s line of sight, allowing for optimal display of flight data and targeting information. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jymil Licorish)

PHOTO BY: 1st Lt Jymil Licorish
VIRIN: 240522-F-SN602-1139.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

2000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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