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From New York to the South Pole

A member of the 109th Airlift Wing performs pre-flight checks on an LC-130 Skibird headed to McMurdo Station, Antarctica, at Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica, Christchurch, New Zealand, February 6th, 2026. The 109th Airlift Wing supports the United States Antarctic Program with their unique ability to land on icy and snowy runways, allowing them to complete missions in one of the most unforgiving environments on Earth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan Sherwood)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Ethan Sherwood
VIRIN: 260206-F-ZB472-1193.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

320/100

SHUTTERSPEED

10/16000

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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