![What a sight seeing such a massive airplane performing a lovely low takeoff during DFN 2026.
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Ejército del Aire y del Espacio
Airbus A310-300
T.22-2
Torrejon AB [TOJ-LETO]
12/10/2026
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#ejercitodelaire #airbusa310 #BATorrejón #SomosElAire #DFN26 taken in Base Aérea de Torrejón de Ardoz (TOJ) - Aeropuerto Militar by @pope_aviation](https://s10.imginn.com/848832402_18182312338425470_7545214520871257955_n.jpg?t51.82787-15/848832402_18182312338425470_7545214520871257955_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_s828x828_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ig_cache_key=NDAwODM4MjA0MDQ4NTAwODg0Ng%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNBUk9VU0VMX0lURU0ueHBpZHMuMTE3My5zZHIucmVndWxhcl9waG90by5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=giM4VpjZeDQQ7kNvwH_U9uH&_nc_oc=AdrvFbtJfY8RFfvvBegBkN53TvgIOFlwVxsW2ayCxwDctLwW8lzQyMS0_V2ASqwZ_EAvBcmCwVjC8GFJ4lmEzhTT&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-mia5-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=wrZtDFjzWzaYErurOF5qGw&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=00_AQPTIx5hhpw5aSLtVT9J7jcgf2xhYAhMIlXIPxPMRI59IA&oe=6AD9A581)
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2 days ago
Download ![Warm autumn early morning light for this Egyptian beauty rolling for take off via RWY 04 heading to Pratica di Mare after spending an entire week in Verona. For sure a great catch for me!! 🇪🇬🇪🇬
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Egypt Air Force
Casa C-295M
1187 / SU-BSF
Verona Villafranca [VRN-LIPX]
26/09/2026
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#veronaairport #egyptianairforce #c295 #military #verona taken in Verona Airport, Italy by @pope_aviation](https://s10.imginn.com/825276689_18180581146425470_8860856389159366601_n.jpg?t51.82787-15/825276689_18180581146425470_8860856389159366601_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_s828x828_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ig_cache_key=Mzk5NTYyMDc0MjQyODk4NjA5MQ%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNBUk9VU0VMX0lURU0ueHBpZHMuMTE3My5zZHIucmVndWxhcl9waG90by5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=w3ymA21ROD4Q7kNvwEe0xlp&_nc_oc=AdqlyJavE5I58Udhs1N_kGjfpSAcSdytrckvc1LUfhXl7wi9O4NgPhTb89PeftlOEcNlEvOr_XOLdm32qXxFH4Ft&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=wrZtDFjzWzaYErurOF5qGw&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=00_AQMx6wG1CZcjmDRiAOiiW-j1HZf40pMn_AatgVZ7-CPfhw&oe=6AD9A8F5)
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20 days ago
Download ![“Drago 168” leaving Belluno after unloading a rescue team during some mountain training over the Dolomites!! 🇮🇹🇮🇹
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Vigili del Fuoco
AgustaWestland AW-139
VF-168
Belluno [BLX-LIDB]
22/09/2026
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#belluno #agustawestland #aw139 #vigilidelfuoco #drago taken in Aeroporto di Belluno by @pope_aviation](https://s10.imginn.com/819616220_18180225949425470_6347106960917544813_n.jpg?t51.82787-15/819616220_18180225949425470_6347106960917544813_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_p828x828_sh2.08_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ig_cache_key=Mzk5MzE5MjA3MjcwNzg2NzQzNTE4MTgwMjI1OTQzNDI1NDcw.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNMSVBTLnhwaWRzLjExNzkuc2RyLnZpZGVvX2RlZmF1bHRfY292ZXJfZnJhbWUuQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=su-ONXtOtpYQ7kNvwElZ9eJ&_nc_oc=Adq7e-9OGFcJXzdZphtuX9bcmQziR-KKPYxUc-4FHDL6wiqj9TnL237rt9Wpxc8s3PWctGbOtwgjtBGkLOVIyicm&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-3.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=wrZtDFjzWzaYErurOF5qGw&_nc_ss=7a20f&oh=00_AQNyk03uxvaltzG6MNKJ6G9pK6nNyFt_NfxdIWZwYNhApA&oe=6AD9AF6A)
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23 days ago
Download ![After a pair of months of absence on IG due to lack of time cause of work and new home I’m back here with few fresh pictures of the latest arrival at 14 Nucleo Elicotteri based in Belluno and substituting the venerable AB412 in service since few months ago. “Fiamma 85” has now joined the group and flew several time last week giving me the chance to shot it…that was my first encounter with this aircraft type and welcome in the valley!! 🇮🇹🇮🇹
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Italy Carabinieri
AgustaWestland RH-119A
MM82133 / CC-85
Belluno [BLX-LIDB]
06/08/2026
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#belluno #agustawestland #aw119 #carabinieri #fiamma taken in Aeroporto di Belluno by @pope_aviation](https://s10.imginn.com/766748046_18175610434425470_8223095385768884218_n.jpg?t51.82787-15/766748046_18175610434425470_8223095385768884218_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_s828x828_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ig_cache_key=Mzk1OTk4NDA4OTQyOTcyNDk2OA%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNBUk9VU0VMX0lURU0ueHBpZHMuMTE3My5zZHIucmVndWxhcl9waG90by5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=AQvZ3-2DnCkQ7kNvwEGNnMF&_nc_oc=AdoNNxg-MC125nwJpVgJNr_LuqIFIAyjkX1aI86g1IOgGfvv2Iq1bT2ZXngPV7pSHxUUXsB33diBAO6rB1th_-2p&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-mia5-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=wrZtDFjzWzaYErurOF5qGw&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=00_AQMdGIOZKRBunY-PVSNA3QsbYcycXvtbuxAQyvCSp0dX6A&oe=6AD9A725)
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2 months ago
Download ![Another great highlight of this year in Aviano and a tail code that I never expected to see in my homebase so far way from here. A couple of Misawa based viper, belonging to 13th Fighter Squadron “Panther Pack”, together with three SW made a quick fuel stop here on their way to the desert!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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USAF
Lockheed Martin F-16CM Fighting Falcon
92-3884
Aviano AB [AVB-LIPA]
03/04/2026
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#mil #usaf #f16 #misawa #2026 taken in Aviano Air Base by @pope_aviation](https://s10.imginn.com/726954863_18171456394425470_907774543098435783_n.jpg?t51.82787-15/726954863_18171456394425470_907774543098435783_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_s828x828_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ig_cache_key=MzkyOTU5MzEyMjMwMjYyOTc4Nw%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNBUk9VU0VMX0lURU0ueHBpZHMuMTE3My5zZHIucmVndWxhcl9waG90by5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=EYrjBbjLHl8Q7kNvwHWoJ_m&_nc_oc=AdpM8J6NMaDqn3Gk7rryVOW8-xUZlAULAL1QOyfTPXcxPluJr-WKzO6HCIR6kyFHbrKPHSI-fIew_r7P9WKSicOA&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-3.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=wrZtDFjzWzaYErurOF5qGw&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=00_AQP7qhabfsFpsQvGL3jppUUlQxVQ07JYmaZxcOxZU-OyQg&oe=6AD9943B)
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4 months ago
Download ![Boss bird of 75th Fighter Squadron “Tiger Sharks’ made its appearance on final for RWY 05 in Aviano under great morning light!! Long live to the Hog!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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USAF
Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II
80-0175
Aviano AB [AVB-LIPA]
12/06/2026
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#a10warthog #moodyafb #usaf #aviano #a10thunderbolt taken in Aviano Air Base by @pope_aviation](https://s10.imginn.com/720675332_18170180365425470_7094641952275535240_n.jpg?t51.82787-15/720675332_18170180365425470_7094641952275535240_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_s828x828_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ig_cache_key=MzkyMDI1ODQzMDYyNTUwMzQ5MQ%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNBUk9VU0VMX0lURU0ueHBpZHMuMTE3My5zZHIucmVndWxhcl9waG90by5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=h80xphN9d1MQ7kNvwE0nGks&_nc_oc=Adp77qpOWknPmKiqb1hkxSiuMnntaPNMuwCoXogbjPslq8-xDc2aRqmuxVt-RoAA3AG-C_GEmqma7D2KkEXY0VN_&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-3.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=wrZtDFjzWzaYErurOF5qGw&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=00_AQOTYvXGIXh1b2e4zRbvsLswHl9RKDxRyQpZEjtq4vpLzQ&oe=6AD9A38E)
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4 months ago
Download ![Hard to think that I could be able to see these amazing machines in my home again nowadays, but sometimes the unbelievable could happen so yesterday 11 mighty Hogs belonging to 75th and 76th FS made a quick stop over in Aviano. Thanks for passing by guys!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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USAF
Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II
Aviano AB [AVB-LIPA]
12/06/2026
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#a10warthog #moodyafb #usaf #aviano #a10thunderbolt taken in Aviano Air Base by @pope_aviation](https://s10.imginn.com/723084553_18169966804425470_7412755039916014585_n.jpg?t51.82787-15/723084553_18169966804425470_7412755039916014585_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_p828x828_sh2.08_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ig_cache_key=MzkxODcwMjE3MDQ0ODg4OTI1ODE4MTY5OTY2ODAxNDI1NDcw.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNMSVBTLnhwaWRzLjEyMTUuc2RyLnZpZGVvX2RlZmF1bHRfY292ZXJfZnJhbWUuQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=1v8Hq7ZTn1kQ7kNvwFnRGlJ&_nc_oc=AdqGG9VEV38OPVtfSOVqvIu_xdUXxcaEF7ECHPODltnSxoVtI2Sd4txUX7mevmNt_Ej0Ryca0AMmiKbGk5l0uFLJ&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-mia5-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=wrZtDFjzWzaYErurOF5qGw&_nc_ss=7a20f&oh=00_AQPMpjXPEwtkWNX4TzBr1noVSS7aRJ2v-PSqfLveLBGdoA&oe=6AD999E6)
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4 months ago
Download ![Last June 1st, in Grosseto, a new special livery was unveiled to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the 4th Wing. For the occasion, an afternoon access session reserved for photographers was organized, for which I would like to thank the Italian Air Force and the local Public Affairs Office.
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Aeronautica Militare
Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
MM7292 / 4-50
Grosseto AB [GRS-LIRS]
01/06/2026
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#latuasquadrachevola #aeronauticamilitare #ef2000 #grosseto #militaryaircraft taken in Aeroporto Militare Grosseto by @pope_aviation](https://s10.imginn.com/722162816_18169780555425470_7280430260792844435_n.jpg?t51.82787-15/722162816_18169780555425470_7280430260792844435_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_s828x828_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ig_cache_key=MzkxNzI3NzI1NDY4NDE5MDIzOQ%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNBUk9VU0VMX0lURU0ueHBpZHMuMTE3My5zZHIucmVndWxhcl9waG90by5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=G_uf89cgT2YQ7kNvwFKQp4K&_nc_oc=AdrCucIIViU2RcTPF35gSQJjUcOy9hyPGWucjiydtk2Ybq0ezKcLxce0EmxPhPXIWN-812A2RlzcFOeyTFPfclBn&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-3.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=wrZtDFjzWzaYErurOF5qGw&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=00_AQOn4K6m6DHZP1OWIZtPo1FQAiPASz5SzlcVS4x34TbVsQ&oe=6AD9ACBB)
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4 months ago
Download ![Remembering this epic day when four US Navy Hawkeyes left Aviano in some great winter morning light. This particular airframe is belonging to VAW-120 “Greyhawks” based in NAS Norfolk!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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US Navy
Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
169077 / 662
Aviano AB [AVB-LIPA]
23/03/2026
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#mil #vaw120greyhawks #epicfury #2026 #e2hawkeye taken in Aviano Air Base by @pope_aviation](https://s10.imginn.com/714805553_18168876184425470_7302840382645510995_n.jpg?t51.82787-15/714805553_18168876184425470_7302840382645510995_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_s828x828_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ig_cache_key=MzkxMDgwMTk4NjE1NTE0NDY3Nw%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNBUk9VU0VMX0lURU0ueHBpZHMuMTE3My5zZHIucmVndWxhcl9waG90by5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=eKrAD8xx_kIQ7kNvwFOxJX_&_nc_oc=Adp6Zv9s8ZFv3xEtnl96mSNENl_3E45PYcDFXG_9Ff06OL77Yh_mEsTiB12y4NzXbQ33kqJPEJqueEcSSTZP2Vjb&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-mia5-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=wrZtDFjzWzaYErurOF5qGw&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=00_AQMDizY2lfVqvwlAgxrfiSN9LTUkrzOaA-Qt7CkWAp_Weg&oe=6AD9A407)
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4 months ago
Download ![This morning three great Ghostriders made a stop in Aviano, unfortunately all markings were covered up and on final for RWY 05 in the morning, all weapons are on the wrong side, but in any case very happy to get it. This particular airframe is belonging to 4th Special Operation Squadron based in Hurlburt Field, Florida!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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USAF
Lockheed AC-130J Ghostrider
14-5803
Aviano AB [AVB-LIPA]
18/05/2026
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#ghostrider #usaf #ac130j #military #2026 taken in Aviano Air Base by @pope_aviation](https://s10.imginn.com/702360516_18167274124425470_6220137310734188571_n.jpg?t51.82787-15/702360516_18167274124425470_6220137310734188571_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_s828x828_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ig_cache_key=Mzg5OTkzODkxNDc1NDQxMDI2Mg%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNBUk9VU0VMX0lURU0ueHBpZHMuMTE3My5zZHIucmVndWxhcl9waG90by5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=M17YtsWBrpIQ7kNvwE8lpId&_nc_oc=Adqcl4u6fYhdEYnro28ZVO8lonMPO5LhF4uiTyaNPzasu_Wpm3dsOJdTri4TEGTCTlmzuU4zlzTFv1FTylhPNt5F&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-3.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=wrZtDFjzWzaYErurOF5qGw&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=00_AQPWAISOhmSsLVqsNzhITRCTUoRUi97aCfGtR1mZGACWnw&oe=6AD995E1)
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5 months ago
Download ![Without doubts the lowest take off I ever witnessed in Aviano!! This heavy Globemaster needed almost every single meters of the runway to became airborne and start its journey to Jordania, what a sight!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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USAF
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
03-3118
Aviano AB [AVB-LIPA]
04/04/2026
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#mississippi #usaf #c17globemaster #military #172ndairliftwing taken in Aviano Air Base by @pope_aviation](https://s10.imginn.com/684116575_18166525588425470_8607282351929199623_n.jpg?t51.82787-15/684116575_18166525588425470_8607282351929199623_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_s828x828_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ig_cache_key=Mzg5NDc3NTk0OTIxMjQwNTA0Ng%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNBUk9VU0VMX0lURU0ueHBpZHMuMTE3My5zZHIucmVndWxhcl9waG90by5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=wxvQQRbOdMwQ7kNvwHzF5bk&_nc_oc=AdpZw2uwYAMWNRZR2gLFY6mjQ44k6PlXs0ASoVIL4p2ZxJ0vyLxySYjr2He864nQuqxRrubykiA-J5VajAU14ihF&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-mia5-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=wrZtDFjzWzaYErurOF5qGw&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=00_AQNhlveb-SdTfAjZYy29dBmgGs0PJCGT98HfckRr7AReEA&oe=6AD99106)
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5 months ago
Download ![Just few minutes after the UAE Globemaster posted few days ago, Verona gave me another gem when this newly painted Spartan still with test registration but in full Azerbaijan livery made its appearance on a test flight from Turin!! 🇦🇿🇦🇿
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Azerbaijan Air Force
Alenia C-27J Spartan NG
CSX62333 / 60 White
Verona Villafranca [VRN-LIPX]
24/04/2026
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#verona #nato #c27spartan #military #azerbaijan taken in Verona Airport, Italy by @pope_aviation](https://s10.imginn.com/662726542_18166318387425470_5797222616775809897_n.jpg?t51.82787-15/662726542_18166318387425470_5797222616775809897_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_s828x828_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ig_cache_key=Mzg5MzM5MjY3OTc5MDg0MDA5Ng%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=58cdad&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6IkNBUk9VU0VMX0lURU0ueHBpZHMuMTE3My5zZHIucmVndWxhcl9waG90by5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=k9nblDFXEUMQ7kNvwGH-4Mt&_nc_oc=AdqKCpFfna5YnanQftqwdowxfdZ02BDuxoEqDAO92hj7afFTz4OvALoSlZkokv6ffztb2W4tpnWvrQrk5OXTydbX&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-mia5-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_gid=wrZtDFjzWzaYErurOF5qGw&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=00_AQMWG8jNH1nR_yOv1Jl7TyxZq80JzHhtJe6paNaO0cxxDA&oe=6AD98550)
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5 months ago
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