Airborne 23: where US airlift meets Japan tactical insertion

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Taylor, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Iroquois helicopter pilot, smiles while flying over the East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan, during Airborne 23, Jan. 31, 2023. The purpose of the operation was to demonstrate the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force capacity to employ large-scale airborne personnel and supply insertion, and to provide an opportunity for U.S. and Japanese forces to practice integrated operations together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone
VIRIN: 230130-F-KS661-1008.JPG
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NIKON D850

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70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1250

ISO

64

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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