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Fairchild brings hot pit refueling for the first time to CONUS

A 92nd Maintenance Squadron Airman inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker after it lands prior to a hot pit refueling operation at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 25, 2021. Hot pit refueling occurs nearly immediately after an aircraft lands, maintaining one engine remaining on during the refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller
VIRIN: 210325-F-JR816-1003.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

16

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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