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, tests his oxygen mask with the assistance of a fitter at the pilot fit facility on May 22, 2024. Sugimoto was the 1,000th F-35 pilot to be fitted at the facility, highlighting the ongoing collaboration and advancements in pilot equipment and safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jymil Licorish)

PHOTO BY: 1st Lt Jymil Licorish
VIRIN: 240522-F-SN602-1114.JPG
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NIKON Z 6

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

1600

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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