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AFTC Commander learns more about the AEDC mission

Kirk Butler, right, director of operations for the Hypersonic Systems Test Branch of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, explains how the Aerodynamic and Propulsion Test Unit operates to Maj. Gen. Evan Dertien, commander, Air Force Test Center, during Dertien's visit to Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters of AEDC, Oct. 13, 2021. The Hypersonic Systems Test Branch of AEDC provides a unique, vertically-integrated capabilities set to support the hypersonic testing needs of the Department of Defense. The Branch is involved in every step of the developmental process for test and evaluation of hypersonic systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

PHOTO BY: Jill Pickett
VIRIN: 211013-F-KN521-0362.JPG
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NIKON D850

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24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

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4

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1/160

ISO

1250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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AFTC Commander learns more about the AEDC mission

Kirk Butler, right, director of operations for the Hypersonic Systems Test Branch of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, explains how the Aerodynamic and Propulsion Test Unit operates to Maj. Gen. Evan Dertien, commander, Air Force Test Center, during Dertien's visit to Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters of AEDC, Oct. 13, 2021. The Hypersonic Systems Test Branch of AEDC provides a unique, vertically-integrated capabilities set to support the hypersonic testing needs of the Department of Defense. The Branch is involved in every step of the developmental process for test and evaluation of hypersonic systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

PHOTO BY: Jill Pickett
VIRIN: 211013-F-KN521-0362.JPG
FULL SIZE: 11.8 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

1250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

Read More

This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

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