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52 FW Airmen maintain readiness, perform hot-pit refuel

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron participate in a hot-pit refueling at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 13, 2023. Hot-pit refuels save time by allowing the aircraft to be refueled without shutting down the engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyl

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52 FW Airmen maintain readiness, perform hot-pit refuel

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter is refueled on the flightline during a hot pit refuel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 13, 2023. Hot-pit refueling allows for quicker refueling and shorter down time because it eliminates other inspections needed if the aircraft is shut down. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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52 FW Airmen maintain readiness, perform hot-pit refuel

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron work together to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during hot-pit refueling at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 13, 2023. Hot-pit refueling saves time by using a pressurized hydrant fueling system to refuel active aircraft between training missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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52 FW Airmen maintain readiness, perform hot-pit refuel

Published April 4, 2023
By Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler
52nd FW Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Airmen assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron participate in a hot-pit refueling at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 13, 2023. Hot-pit refuels save time by allowing the aircraft to be refueled without shutting down the engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyl