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F-22 Raptors conduct Hot Pit refuel at Spangdahlem

Airmen assigned to the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Airmen the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, conducted a hot-pit refuel of an F-22 Raptor at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 27, 2022. The aircraft is currently deployed to the 32nd Tactical Air Base, Łask, Poland to increase the air and missile defense posture along the Eastern flank of the Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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F-22 Raptors conduct Hot Pit refuel at Spangdahlem

Airmen assigned to the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Airmen assigned to the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, conduct a hot-pit refuel of an F-22 Raptor at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 27, 2022. The aircraft, assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is currently deployed to the 32nd Tactical Air Base, Łask, Poland. The Air Force’s unique capability to accomplish its global reach links the U.S. to Allies and partners and the ability to base strategic assets in forward locations, postures NATO forces to extend global reach and amplify operational capability throughout Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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F-22 Raptors conduct Hot Pit refuel at Spangdahlem

Senior Airman Brennen Brown, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, conducts a hot-pit refuel of an F-22 Raptor at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, on Sept. 27, 2022. The aircraft is assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and is currently deployed to the 32nd Tactical Air Base, Łask, Poland, to support NATO Air Shielding in the European Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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F-22 Raptors conduct Hot Pit refuel at Spangdahlem

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, currently deployed to the 32nd Tactical Air Base, Łask, Poland, prepares for take-off at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, on Sept. 27, 2022. The U.S. Air Force is engaged, postured, and ready with credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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F-22 Raptors conduct Hot Pit refuel at Spangdahlem

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, taxis prior to a hot-pit refuel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, on Sept. 27, 2022, before to returning to Łask, Poland. Integration with NATO Allies and partners demonstrates the Alliance’s dedication to deter and defend in an increasingly complex and changing security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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F-22 Raptors conduct Hot Pit refuel at Spangdahlem

Two F-22 Raptors assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, briefly stop off at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, on Sept. 27, 2022. The 52nd Fighter Wing’s forward presence in Central Europe, specifically Germany and Detachment 1 in Poland, is critical to both the U.S. and NATO Alliance strategic security interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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F-22 Raptor Hot Pit refuel at Spangdahlem

Published Oct. 5, 2022
By Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler
52nd FW Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airmen assigned to the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Airmen the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, conducted a hot-pit refuel of an F-22 Raptor at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 27, 2022. The aircraft is currently deployed to the 32nd Tactical Air Base, Łask, Poland to increase the air and missile defense posture along the Eastern flank of the Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)