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KC-135 hot-pit refuel

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alex Keely, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution NCO in charge, connects an R-11 Hydrant Servicing Module (HSM) into a fuel pit Nov. 18, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Airmen can simultaneously connect the R-11 HSM to the ground fuel pit and aircraft to transfer fuel from the base’s underground reserves directly to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen
VIRIN: 221118-F-HH678-1089.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.64 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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