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What’s in a number: How the Air Force catalogues its B-2 Spirit pilots

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit pilot holds Spirit number patch for photo at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 30, 2022. A Spirit number is a sequential number that is assigned only to a person who has flown in the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber. After completing their training, B-2 pilots take their first flight in the stealth bomber and receive their Spirit number. (U.S Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Christina Carter)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Christina Carter
VIRIN: 220630-F-PJ022-1005.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

1250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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