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    Fuels Airmen from Whiteman AFB conduct hot-pit refueling on a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber at RAF Fairford [Image 6 of 11]

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    A U.S. Air Force airman in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage is working on fuel or hydraulic pipeline equipment on a flight line. The airman, whose name tape reads 'BABBITT,' is wearing communication headset and is focused on operating valves or fittings on a large industrial pipe assembly. A blurred aircraft, consistent with a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, is visible in the background.

    FAIRFORD, UNITED KINGDOM

    09.02.2019

    Photo by Senior Airman Thomas Barley  

    509th Bomb Wing   

    Senior Airman Christopher Babbitt, a fuel distribution operators from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, finishes hot-pit refueling a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber at Royal Air Base Fairford, England, on September 02, 2019.Bomber Task Force Europe is a routine deployment that consist of three B-2 Spirit aircraft, Airmen and support equipment from Whiteman AFB, to RAF Fairford to conduct theater integration and flying training. Strategic bomber missions such as BTF Europe are designed to strengthen relationships between our allies by participating in multinational exercises. These exercises enhance readiness and ensures that we are ready to take on any adversary in a time of crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Barley)

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2019
    Date Posted: 09.05.2019 07:57
    Photo ID: 5722962
    VIRIN: 190902-F-WU042-1008
    Resolution: 1714x2400
    Size: 1.64 MB
    Location: FAIRFORD, GB
    Web Views: 94
    Downloads: 25

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    Two B-2 Spirit stealth bombers are parked on a flight line apron, undergoing ground maintenance and pre-flight servicing. Ground crew personnel in military uniforms are working around the aircraft, with support equipment visible beneath the fuselage. The overcast sky and green treeline suggest a temperate airfield environment.
    Military ground crew personnel are performing maintenance or servicing operations on a large aircraft, likely a bomber or transport, on a flight line or tarmac. Three service members are visible, with one in the foreground wearing ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) and green hearing protection headset observing the work. Two others are positioned under the aircraft's fuselage, one wearing an orange safety vest, working with ground support equipment.
    Two military personnel in uniform are working beneath a large aircraft on a flight line or tarmac. One individual is wearing an orange high-visibility safety vest and hearing protection, while the other is in standard military camouflage uniform. Ground support equipment, including what appears to be a weapons loading cart or munitions handling equipment, is visible in the foreground.
    A military technician in US Air Force ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage is standing on a red-and-silver ladder performing maintenance or inspection work on what appears to be a military aircraft. The individual is wearing a red helmet marked 'JPB F34' and hearing protection with a communication headset. The work is being conducted in a confined space, likely within a wheel well or undercarriage bay of a large aircraft.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are working on ground support equipment on an airfield tarmac. Both individuals are wearing hearing protection headsets, suggesting proximity to aircraft or loud machinery. They appear to be inspecting or operating a fuel or hydraulic servicing cart.
    A U.S. Air Force airman in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage is working on fuel or hydraulic pipeline equipment on a flight line. The airman, whose name tape reads 'BABBITT,' is wearing communication headset and is focused on operating valves or fittings on a large industrial pipe assembly. A blurred aircraft, consistent with a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, is visible in the background.
    Two B-2 Spirit stealth bombers are visible on a taxiway or flight line, with ground crew personnel present. The foreground aircraft shows a close-up view of the nose section, cockpit, and nose landing gear. A second B-2 is visible in the background with a partial tail number '21068' readable on its fuselage.
    A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is taxiing on a military airfield runway under a dramatic, overcast sky with heavy cloud formations. The aircraft's distinctive flying-wing silhouette is clearly visible against the wide, flat tarmac. In the background, characteristic dome-shaped aircraft hangars and tree lines are visible on the horizon.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in different uniform patterns stand on a flight line near a military jet aircraft. A fuel servicing unit labeled 'JET FUEL JP-8 F-34' is visible in the foreground. Both individuals are wearing aviation headsets and appear to be monitoring or discussing flight line operations.
    A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is shown on an airfield tarmac undergoing ground servicing operations. Ground crew personnel in military camouflage uniforms and one in a high-visibility red vest are performing maintenance and pre/post-flight checks. The aircraft serial number '90129' is visible on the nose gear assembly.
    A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is captured at the moment of takeoff from a runway, with its landing gear still extended and visible beneath the aircraft. The aircraft is identified by visible markings as 'Spirit of Georgia' with tail number 20129 and unit code 'WM', indicating it belongs to the 509th Bomb Wing based at Whiteman Air Force Base. The image is taken from a ground-level perspective with green trees and an overcast sky in the background.

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