Team Mildenhall completes first RC-135 hot-pit refueling

A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft, assigned to the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron, taxis on the flightline to begin the first hot-pit refueling mission for the airframe at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 14, 2023. Hot-pit refueling can enable the RC-135 to perform an operational mission, recover to an airfield for refueling, then perform another mission without the use of a power cart.

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell
VIRIN: 230814-F-XA271-1021.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

125

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