85th FTS celebrates 85th anniversary with ‘Tiger for a Day’ event

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ben Wanjura, 85th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, gives advice to a participant of Tiger for a Day piloting a flight simulator at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 5, 2026. Participants were able to fly a simulated T-6A Texan II with real-time instruction from experienced aviators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith
VIRIN: 260805-F-LX356-1060.JPG
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NIKON Z 7_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

5000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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