U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Elliott, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron tactical aircraft maintenance section noncommissioned officer in charge, connects a refueling hose to a Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II aircraft for hot-pit refueling 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 and maximizing active training time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sierra Casteel)
| Date Taken: | 06.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.16.2026 15:44 |
| Photo ID: | 9753976 |
| VIRIN: | 260616-F-KS548-1322 |
| Resolution: | 5249x3184 |
| Size: | 1.05 MB |
| Location: | PIRKKALA (BIRKALA), FI |
| Web Views: | 1 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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