That's so Metal; Corrosion Wraps Fourth and Final Flash

Staff Sgt. Coty Scott, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, conducts a “wipe test” on an F-16 Fighting Falcon tail fin at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 19, 2022. This test is conducted to clean the surface of any particles that would prevent the primer and paint from adhering to the metal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding
VIRIN: 220119-F-PS661-1360.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D810

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

2500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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