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All gas, no brakes: hot pit refueling generates higher sortie turnaround rate

52nd Fighter Wing

Video by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty

Feb. 10, 2026 | 1:32

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Evan DeFrance, 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 dedicated crew chief, explains the process of hot pit refueling at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan, 27, 2026. Hot pit refueling allows aircraft to return to the skies sooner than a standard refueling procedure, boosting airpower delivery capabilities within the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty) More

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All gas, no brakes: hot pit refueling generates higher sortie turnaround rate

All gas, no brakes: hot pit refueling generates higher sortie turnaround rate

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