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Need for speed: Chase cars safeguard U-2 “Dragon Lady

A chase car, driven by a 5th Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 pilot, races down the runway to re-engage an aircraft on its takeoff approach at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, August 12, 2020. Chase car drivers mobilize at high speeds to safeguard U-2’s and their pilots by radioing altitude and runway alignments during take-offs and landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan
VIRIN: 200812-F-PB738-1096.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.95 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON D5

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

10/12500

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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