In Flight Refueling Collection (page 4)

An F-22 Raptor prepares for refueling
March 31, 2011 - An F-22 Raptor pilot lines up the aircraft to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker

An HH-60 Pave Hawk refuels over the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean, March 18, 2011 - An MC-130P Combat Shadow refuels a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter. The refueling missions are in support of humanitarian relief operations after an 8.9 magnitude

An F / A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel over Afghanistan
February 26, 2012 - A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender crew refuels an F/A-18 Super Hornet during a ground combat support mission over Afghanistan

Pilots refuel a pair of F-117 Stealth Fighters
March 12, 2008 - Pilots refuel a pair of F-117 Stealth Fighters

An F-15 Eagle pulls away from a KC-135 Stratotanker after refueling during Red Flag, a two-week exercise that tests and trains servicemembers in real-time combat situations at Nellis Air Force Base

An F / A-18C Hornet receives fuel from a U. S. Air Force KC-10 Extender
Iraq, November 26, 2004 - An F/A-18C Hornet receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender. Both aircraft are conducting missions over Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

A KC-135 Stratotanker connects with an F-16 Fighting Falcon
October 23, 2006 - A KC-135 Stratotanker connects with an F-16 Fighting Falcon over Iraq to offload more than 20, 000 lbs of fuel. The F-16 then will resume its close-air-support mission

An F-15 Strike Eagle prepares for aerial refueling
An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft moves into position for fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker during a mission over Afghanistan

Pilot monitors the flight instruments in his HH-60 Pave Hawk
June 27, 2007 - Pilot monitors the flight instruments in his HH-60 Pave Hawk during an aerial refueling mission with a C-130 Hercules

U. S. Navy Sailor refuels a French Dauphin 35F helicopter on the flight deck of USS John C
April 10, 2007 - A U.S. Navy Sailor refuels a French Dauphin 35F helicopter on the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)

A Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom II approaches a tanker for refueling
Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom II of Jagdgeschawader 71 Richthofen behind a tanker of the 100th ARW over northern Germany

A B-2 Spirit receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
May 12, 2009 - A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the western Pacific Ocean

A loadmaster on an HC-130 watches as an HH-60G Pave Hawk refuels
A loadmaster on an HC-130 watches as an HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 512th RQS conducts aerial refueling during a training mission out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

A U. S. Air Force E-3 Sentry moves into refueling position
July 24, 2009 - A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft moves into refueling position over the Nevada Test and Training Range during Red Flag 09-4

Two MH-53 Pave Low helicopters refueling
June 12, 2008 - Two MH-53 Pave Low helicopters from Hurlburt Field, Florida, get refueled by an MC-130H during the last five-ship formation of the 20th Special Operations Squadron

A B-2 Spirit moves into position for refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker
May 30, 2006 - A B-2 Spirit moves into position for refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean

A U. S. Air Force KC-10 refuels a B-1B Lancer over Afghanistan
Decembe 10, 2008 - A U.S. Air Force KC-10 refuels a B-1B Lancer over Afghanistan

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons conduct aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker
Two F-16s from the 162nd Fighter Wing conduct air to air refueling training with a KC-135 Stratotanker

A U. S. Air Force B-2 Spirit approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker
August 1, 2013 - A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft approaches the rear of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft before refueling during a training mission over the Midwest

A KC-135R Stratotanker refuels three F-15 Eagles during air-to-air refueling training over central Oregon

F-105 Thunderchief planes pull up to a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft, 1966
Three Air Force F-105 Thunderchief planes en route to bomb military targets in Vietnam pull up to a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft, January 1966

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"In Flight Refueling: A Lifeline in the Skies" A B-1B Lancer stands by as another Lancer connects with a KC-135 Stratotanker, showcasing the seamless coordination and precision required for in-flight refueling. Off the coast of Greenland, a CV-22B Osprey receives fuel mid-air, highlighting the global reach and versatility of aerial refueling operations. Members of the 129th Rescue Wing California Air National Guard demonstrate their expertise as they engage in an in-flight refueling mission, ensuring readiness for critical search and rescue missions. An MC-130P Combat Shadow prepares to refuel two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, exemplifying the vital role that air-to-air refueling plays in extending operational range during combat scenarios. In a remarkable display of teamwork, an MC-130W conducts an in-flight refueling for two MH-53J Pave Low III helicopters, underscoring the importance of collaboration between different aircraft platforms. Strengthening international partnerships, a Chilean Air Force F-16 gracefully refuels from a U. S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker – symbolizing cooperation and shared commitment to global security. The sky becomes a stage for strategic capabilities as a B-2 Spirit bomber conducts a flawless mid-air rendezvous with a KC-10 Extender tanker aircraft – demonstrating long-range strike capabilities made possible through aerial refueling. Over Afghanistan's vast terrain, an A/V-B Harrier receives fuel from above courtesy of a KC-10 Extender – illustrating how this capability enhances mission endurance even in remote locations. Amidst challenging conditions over Iraq's airspace, watch as a KC-135 Stratotanker expertly provides much-needed fuel to an F16-CJ Fighting Falcon – enabling extended flight time on critical missions against hostile forces.