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Remembering Operation Eagle Claw

U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft conduct a flyover during the 45th Operation Eagle Claw remembrance ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida., April 24, 2025. Every year, members of AFSOC, the 1st Special Operations Wing and retired military who participated in Operation Eagle Claw gather to remember the lives lost during the attempted rescue of 53 Americans held hostage during the Iranian Revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)

PHOTO BY: A1C Samantha Rossi
VIRIN: 250424-F-UV715-1081.JPG
FULL SIZE: 0.64 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7_2

LENS

VR 70-200mm f/2.8E

APERTURE

13

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

80

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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