Former crew chief launches son’s aircraft

Retired Master Sgt. Albert Kinney, former A-10C Thunderbolt II crew chief, wipes a tear after watching his son, Capt. Matthew Kinney, 76th Fighter Squadron pilot, taxi to the runway Nov. 20, 2020, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Retired Master Sgt. Kinney served as a crew chief in the U.S. Air Force for 30 years and had the opportunity to launch his son’s aircraft for a routine training sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carly Kavish)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Carly Kavish
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NIKON D810

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70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

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71/10

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1/1600

ISO

450

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