A U.S. Airman assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron in place for hot-pit refueling at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 20, 2022. Hot-pit refueling is a technique used to eliminate downtime and increase reliability. After an aircraft lands and parks; instead of powering down the engines, the aircrew keeps an engine running while the aircraft is refueled. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Date Taken: | 05.25.2022 |
Date Posted: | 06.03.2022 03:10 |
Photo ID: | 7251359 |
VIRIN: | 220525-F-WV456-0547 |
Resolution: | 5712x3801 |
Size: | 12.38 MB |
Location: | EIELSON AFB, ALASKA, US |
Web Views: | 52 |
Downloads: | 8 |
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