Jan. 24, 2024 Scott AFB successfully hot-pit refuels F-35 for the first time, gains certification Hot-pit refueling is the practice of refueling an aircraft immediately after landing while keeping the engines running to minimize time spent on the ground. Hot-pit refueling allows sorties to be generated faster, allowing more effective power projection capabilities.
Dec. 16, 2020 Hanscom team helps deploy Interim Full Motion Video on F-35B A small team here at Hanscom has been working with the F-35 Joint Program Office to provide a game-changing close air support capability for the U.S Marine Corps F-35B.