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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Justin Boissonneault, left, 435th Contingency Response Squadron mobility flight commander, and Airman 1st Class Tristan Del Giudice, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, connect a fuel hose to an F-35A Lightning II aircraft for a hot-pit refueling certification during Exercise Point Blank at RAF Lakenheath, England, Feb. 2, 2026. Hot-pit refueling is integral to contingency operations, enabling aircraft to refuel with engines running and supporting rapid response in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sierra Casteel)
| Date Taken: | 02.01.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.04.2026 10:14 |
| Photo ID: | 9506005 |
| VIRIN: | 260202-F-KS548-1668 |
| Resolution: | 5759x3832 |
| Size: | 1.18 MB |
| Location: | RAF LAKENHEATH, SUFFOLK, GB |
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