Point Mugu Nas (naval Base Ventura Co) Airport Photo

AIM-54 PHOENIX launch and leave over-the-horizon Airborne Intercept Missile, Hughes, up to six carry only by USN Grumman F-14 TOMCAT
Photo Info
Airport Point Mugu Nas (naval Base Ventura Co) Airport
Photographer
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Shot Date 2007-02-14
Upload Date 2007-02-15
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EXIF Data
Camera Make Hewlett-Packard
Camera Model HP PhotoSmart R607 (V01.00)
Shutter Speed 1/508 sec
Aperture f/4.3
ISO 100
Focal Length 5.8 mm
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Metering Mode Center-weighted average
White Balance Auto
Dimensions 1792 × 1312
Date Taken 2007-02-14 09:52:52
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