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German air force teams perform rapid "hot pit" refueling for U.S. F-16s at Nörvenich Air Base
NöRVENICH, NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN, GERMANY
04.21.2026
Photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert
52nd Fighter Wing
A German air force cross-servicing team member salutes U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron before takeoff at Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. The hot pit refueling exercise showcased interoperability and the ability to execute integrated flight line operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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