Hot pits refuel aircraft in speedy manner

Senior Airman Samuel Harrell, 476th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the gas cap of an A-10C Thunderbolt II before the pilot leaves the cursory station Dec. 18, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron’s petroleum, oils and lubricants flight perform hot pits to refuel aircraft as the engine continues to run. Hot pits is a method used to speed up the refueling process, allowing pilots to spend less time on the ground and more time accomplishing sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmine M. Barnes)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Jasmine M. Barnes
VIRIN: 191218-F-CX880-1067.JPG
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NIKON D3

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24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

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22

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1/125

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200

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