Team Mildenhall completes first RC-135 hot-pit refueling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Howard, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron crew chief, guides a fuel truck during the hot pit refueling mission of a RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft on the flightline at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 14, 2023. Hot-pit refueling is a technique used to eliminate aircraft downtime and increase reliability in the event of landing in an austere environment or foreign base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell
VIRIN: 230814-F-XA271-1132.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

125

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