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51st LRS and 2ID conduct first-ever joint hot-pit refueling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Wood, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, guides an F-16 Fighting Falcon into a hot-pit refueling bay at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 29, 2023. Hot-pit refueling aims to efficiently service aircraft while keeping their engines running, minimizing turnaround time and ensuring they are combat-ready for their next flight. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier
VIRIN: 231129-F-YU621-1062.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1000

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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