An icon of airpower takes final bow: Ethel’s fini flight

Tech. Sgt. Nasia Tollinchi, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, performs pre-flight duties at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona Dec. 21, 2025. Tollinchi ensured equipment was strapped down, verified serviceable flight equipment as part of her pre-flight duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Paula Arce
VIRIN: 251221-F-SC213-1103.JPG
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NIKON Z 7_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

6400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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