Fueling the flight line

Airmen assigned to the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight prepare to fuel a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 9, 2018. To fuel an aircraft, a fuel pump is connected to the belly of the plane from a fuel port in the ground on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Campbell)

Fueling the flight line

Airmen assigned to the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight prepare to fuel a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 9, 2018. Fuels flight is responsible for fueling both 2nd Bomb Wing and 307th Bomb Wing Aircraft. Reserve and active duty fuels distributors work together to keep aircraft fueled and ready to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Campbell)

Fueling the flight line

An Airman assigned to the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight checks a B-52 Stratofortress’ fuel levels at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 9, 2018. Fuel is stored in a tank within the aircraft and also in the wings of the B-52. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Campbell)

Fueling the flight line

An Airman assigned to the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight preforms an inspection before fueling a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 9, 2018. The B-52’s wings have wheels to prop them up. When a wing is filled with fuel, it’s wheel touches the ground. When one wing is full and the other is empty, it causes the empty wing to be raised. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Campbell)

Fueling the flight line

An Airman, assigned to the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight, monitors the levels while a B-52 Stratofortress is fueled at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 9, 2018. There are fuel wells located underground with ports located throughout the flight line to provide fuel to aircraft that need it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Campbell)

Fueling the flight line

Staff Sgt. Steven Dalton, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, walks on the flight line at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 9, 2018. The fuels flight is responsible for fueling all B-52 Stratofortress aircraft that land or are stationed on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Campbell)

Fueling the flight line

Published Feb. 21, 2018
By Airman 1st Class Sydney Campbell
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- The 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels all B-52 Stratofortress' on Barksdale Air Force Base, La.