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F-16 Hot Pit Refueling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Simonson (center) and Senior Airman Jason Trexler, crew chiefs assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, communicate with 1st Lt. Josh Reddis, F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, as he taxis in for a hot pit refuel, Nov. 8, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Hot pit refueling is a procedure usually performed in a combat situation to rapidly refuel aircraft while their engines are running, resulting in a speedy refuel to thrust pilots back into the fight. Refueling specialists, crew chiefs and pilots assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing practice this procedure to keep their skills sharp and aid in the effort to provide combat-ready air power at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Kenny HolstonReleased
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