87th LRS Airmen ACE hot-pit training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gary Kittrell, 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service center controller performs hot-pit refueling on an F-16C+ Fighting Falcon during hot-pit refueling training at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, April 28, 2023. Hot-pit refueling is a method of refueling aircraft while the engine is still running which increases mission capabilities, maximizes efficiency in man hours and allows for quick recovery and relaunch of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Simonne Barker)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Simonne Barker
VIRIN: 230428-F-AI633-1073.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

17-35mm f/2.8D

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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