Fuel distribution shop keeps aircraft fueled for flight, fight

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Staff Sgt. Matthew Jackson, left, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, and Airman 1st Class Anthony Wells-Johnson, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics maintenance technician, connect a jet fuel hose to an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a hot pit refueling on Ramp 3 here Aug. 6. A hot pit is the refueling of a jet while the aircraft is still running so pilots can take off right away. The fuels distribution shop quality tests aircraft fuel, conducts hot pit operations and takes accountability for all aircraft fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

PHOTO BY: Airman st Class Dillon DavisReleased

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