231206-F-LD788-1010

Two MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft operated by the 3rd Special Operations Squadron undergo pre-flight checks before an experimental multi-aircraft control flight for the Adaptive Airborne Enterprise (A2E) at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 6, 2023. MQ-9 units will leverage multiple platforms and later incorporate autonomy to deliver capabilities to special operations forces and the joint force across the spectrum of operations (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon R. Walter III) (This photo has been edited for security purposes by blurring out aircraft information)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Vernon Walter

VIRIN: 231206-F-LD788-1010.JPG

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Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

100

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