AIM-120 fired
The first AIM-120 “AMRAAM” shot using the first USAF Post Block F-16 utilizing the new APG-83 AESA radar shot by Maj. Joseph “Rocket” Schenkel over the gulf near Eglin AFB, FL. The installation of Operational Flight Program (OFP) M-series 7.2+ fielded several major capability upgrades to more than 600 Block 40/42/50/52 aircraft. (courtesy photo)
PHOTO BY:
Capt. Justin Marsh
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Canon EOS-1D X
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EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
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14
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1/125
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100
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