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Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

Airmen assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron perform a hot-pit refueling operation on a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2022. Hot-pit refueling allows the aircraft to keep its engines running while receiving fuel, which minimizes ground time and ensures the mission will continue with minimal delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla
VIRIN: 220628-F-IV266-1235.JPG
FULL SIZE: 0.92 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON D750

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/4000

ISO

125

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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