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    493 FGS conducts hot-pit refueling on Royal Navy aircraft for RAFL26

    PIRKKALA (BIRKALA), FINLAND

    06.15.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Sierra Casteel 

    48th Fighter Wing

    From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Elliott, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron tactical aircraft maintenance section noncommissioned officer in charge, and Airman 1st Class Jackson Howard, 493rd FGS crew chief, conduct hot-pit refueling on a Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II aircraft during Ramstein Flag 26 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 16, 2026. Hot-pit refueling during the exercise reduces ground time between sorties by refueling active aircraft, maximizing active training time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sierra Casteel)

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    Date Taken: 06.15.2026
    Date Posted: 06.16.2026 15:49
    Photo ID: 9753954
    VIRIN: 260616-F-KS548-1023
    Resolution: 4797x2896
    Size: 1.52 MB
    Location: PIRKKALA (BIRKALA), FI

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