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317th AW completes first C-130J Max Endurance Operation with external fuel tanks

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron takes off from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, in support of a Maximum Endurance Operation to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 18, 2024. During the operation, one C-130J Super Hercules equipped with external fuel tanks embarked on a remarkable 26-hour single-aircraft mission, validating the aircraft's extended range capabilities but also showcasing the multi-day mission generation capabilities of the squadron.

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Leon Redfern
VIRIN: 240418-F-MI946-1068.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/4000

ISO

640

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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