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Scott AFB successfully hot-pit refuels F-35 for the first time,

U.S. Air Force Col. John Poole, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Andrews, 375th AMW command chief, speak to Airmen during the first-ever hot-pit refueling of F-35A Lightning IIs on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Jan. 18, 2024. Scott’s ability to refuel the F-35A contributes to the Air Force's overall combat readiness and power projection capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class De’Quan Simmons)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class De'Quan Simmons
VIRIN: 240119-F-YI895-1320.JPG
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NIKON Z 8

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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56/10

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1/640

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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Scott AFB successfully hot-pit refuels F-35 for the first time,

U.S. Air Force Col. John Poole, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Andrews, 375th AMW command chief, speak to Airmen during the first-ever hot-pit refueling of F-35A Lightning IIs on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Jan. 18, 2024. Scott’s ability to refuel the F-35A contributes to the Air Force's overall combat readiness and power projection capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class De’Quan Simmons)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class De'Quan Simmons
VIRIN: 240119-F-YI895-1320.JPG
FULL SIZE: 7.09 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 8

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/640

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

Read More

This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

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