Fuels Management Flight

Staff Sgt. Jason Jumonville, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technician, carries cables at hot pits. These cables ensure the jet fuel pump is ready for aircraft refueling on RAF Lakenheath, England Oct. 13. Hot pits are designed for quick and easy refueling to get pilots back in the air quickly. The plane in the hot pit is inspected for any problems that may have occurred during flight. (U.S. Air force photo/ Airman1st Class Eboni Knox)

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Fuels Management Flight

Staff Sgt. Jason Jumonville, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technician, checks the electronic gas meter for a print receipt on the amount of fuel distributed to aircraft at RAF Lakenheath, England Oct. 13. The wireless meter system is an efficient way to get the inventory information to the computer. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox)

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Fuels Management Flight

Senior Airman Lawrence Kendon, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technician, fills a truck up with fuel before heading to the flightline at RAF Lakenheath, England Oct. 13. Fuels are an essential to the mission to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox)

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Airman 1st Class Richard Stoddard (left) and Airman Bryan Calenda, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technicians refer to the technical orders for specific instruction on refueling aircraft on RAF Lakenheath, England Oct. 13. Fuels Management Flight requires Airmen to have technical orders present during every procedure. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox)

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Fuels Management Flight

Published Oct. 23, 2009
By Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox
48th Logistics Readiness Squadron

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The Fuels Management Flight of the 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron, has one of the most vital missions to the wing, which is fueling all aircraft, government-owned vehicles and other gas-operated equipment. Their functions include importing, storing, testing and transporting the fuels.

The Fuels Management Flight conducts on average 144 hot pit refueling operations per month issuing an average of 279,000 gallons of fuel. Hot refueling reduces aircraft ground time and cuts aircraft regeneration time by 50%.

The 48th LRS is dedicated to providing the U.S. and its Allies high quality cryogenics, aviation fuel, and ground fuel support during peace time and contingency operations.