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

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Bobbie Clark, 388th Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, poses for a photo on the flightline at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Jan. 18, 2024. Clark trained 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen and 375th Operations Support Squadron transient alert members on hot-pit refueling the F-35A Lightning II. The addition of the F-35A to Scott AFB's refueling capabilities marks a crucial enhancement in the base's operational versatility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class De’Quan Simmons)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class De'Quan Simmons
VIRIN: 240119-F-YI895-1349.JPG
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50.0 mm f/1.4

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14/10

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1/4000

ISO

100

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

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Bobbie Clark, 388th Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, poses for a photo on the flightline at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Jan. 18, 2024. Clark trained 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen and 375th Operations Support Squadron transient alert members on hot-pit refueling the F-35A Lightning II. The addition of the F-35A to Scott AFB's refueling capabilities marks a crucial enhancement in the base's operational versatility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class De’Quan Simmons)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class De'Quan Simmons
VIRIN: 240119-F-YI895-1349.JPG
FULL SIZE: 2.7 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.

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