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Metals tech flight sparks Shaw airpower

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tylique McMichael, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology apprentice, works on a piece of metal at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 30, 2019. Metals technology Airmen have the tools needed to cut, grind and weld various kinds of metals that enter the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado
VIRIN: 190730-F-MP604-1003.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

85.0 mm f/1.8

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

400

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