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

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Santi, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, poses for a photo on the flightline at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Jan. 18, 2024. Santi assisted in the first-ever hot-pit refueling of F-35A Lightning IIs at Scott, expanding the base’s 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-YI895-1278.JPG
FULL SIZE: 2.74 MB
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NIKON D750

LENS

50.0 mm f/1.4

APERTURE

14/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/4000

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Santi, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, poses for a photo on the flightline at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Jan. 18, 2024. Santi assisted in the first-ever hot-pit refueling of F-35A Lightning IIs at Scott, expanding the base’s 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-YI895-1278.JPG
FULL SIZE: 2.74 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON D750

LENS

50.0 mm f/1.4

APERTURE

14/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/4000

ISO

100

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.