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Jim Kunkle, World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, writes a note on a sheet metal piece thanking maintainers, Sept. 21, 2024, during the Central Coast AirFest at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, California. The 155th Air Refueling Wing's KC-135 had heritage paint scheme honoring Kunkle, replicating the P-38 he flew in WWII. Kunkle served as a fighter pilot during WWII and flew P-38 and P-57 aircraft. Kunkle received the Distinguished Service Cross for engaging 20 German aircraft and downing two of them. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)
PHOTO BY:
Staff Sgt. Alexander Schriner
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NIKON Z 6
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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28/10
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1/400
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3200
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