F-35 Lightning II Performs Hot Pit Exercise

U.S. Air Force 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs refuel an F-35 Lightning II, Nov. 3, 2022, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. Airmen successfully executed a hot-pit refueling on F-35 aircraft by implementing the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) technique. This technique allows for reduced refueling time, which enables aircraft to execute the mission swiftly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mason Hargrove)

PHOTO BY: Airman Mason Hargrove

VIRIN: 221103-F-RL243-1405.JPG

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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/4000

ISO

100

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