Lancer Gas-N-Go 30 Years Later

The crew chief prepares an Ellsworth B-1B Lancer for a hot pit gas-n-go at Grand Forks Air Force Base October 1, 2024. After an environmental assessment is complete, Grand Forks Air Force Base could temporarily host 17 B-1B Lancers as Ellsworth’s runway is upgraded to prepare for a new fleet of B-21 bombers. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raisa Christie)

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Lancer Gas-N-Go 30 Years Later

An MQ-9 holds short of the runway as a B-1B Lancer lands at Grand Forks Air Force Base late afternoon October 1, 2024. The bomber arrived to conduct a gas-n-go hot pit certification nearly 30 years after the last B-1 stationed at Grand Forks departed. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Phyllis Jimenez)

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Lancer Gas-N-Go 30 Years Later

20241001-F-MG914-1005: A B-1B Lancer takes a low approach as part of airspace orientation at Grand Forks Air Force Base late afternoon October 1, 2024. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Phyllis Jimenez)

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Lancer Gas-N-Go 30 Years Later

An Ellsworth B-1B Lancer preps for a hot pit gas-n-go at Grand Forks Air Force Base October 1, 2024. A ‘hot pit’ is when refueling is conducted with at least one engine running. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raisa Christie)

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Lancer Gas-N-Go 30 Years Later

Published Oct. 2, 2024
By 319th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs
319th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --

The 319th Reconnaissance Wing aircrew prepares an Ellsworth B-1B Bomber for a hot pit gas-n-go at Grand Forks Air Force Base October 1, 2024. After an environmental assessment is complete, Grand Forks Air Force Base could temporarily host 17 B-1B Lancers as Ellsworth’s runway is upgraded to prepare for a new fleet of B-21 bombers.