U.S. Air Force Boosts Pacific Presence With Hot-Pit Refueling Expansion

Summary

1. The technique allows aircraft, such as the KC-135 Stratotanker, to refuel quickly refuel
2. It cuts typical ground time from several hours to about an hour. 
3. USAF recently conducted an historical first hot-pit refuelling at RAAF Base Darwin.

References

• Media Check: 19FortyFive - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.