F-16 Hot Pit Refueling

Описание: U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Austin Bruce, 122nd Fighter Wing fuels service center noncommissioned officer in charge, conducts a hot pit refueling operation on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Indiana, March 1, 2025. The hot pit refueling was performed while the aircraft's engine remained running, minimizing ground time and enhancing operational readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Halley Clark)