Fuel distribution shop keeps aircraft fueled for flight, fight

Released by 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs


8/7/2012 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Staff Sgt. Matthew Jackson, left, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, and Airman 1st Class Anthony Wells-Johnson, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics maintenance technician, connect a jet fuel hose to an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a hot pit refueling on Ramp 3 here Aug. 6. A hot pit is the refueling of a jet while the aircraft is still running so pilots can take off right away. The fuels distribution shop quality tests aircraft fuel, conducts hot pit operations and takes accountability for all aircraft fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 81-0656 from the 81st Fighter Squadron.

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Heather Dixon, left, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, and Airman 1st Class Anthony Wells-Johnson, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics maintenance technician, remove a jet fuel pump from an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a hot pit refueling on Ramp 3 here Aug. 6. A hot pit is the refueling of a jet while the aircraft is still running so pilots can take off right away. The fuels distribution shop quality tests aircraft fuel, conducts hot pit operations and takes accountability for all aircraft fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis)

Note: Pictured is A-10C 81-0985 from the 81st Fighter Squadron. Unfortunately, the Hi-res version is broken:

 
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