KC-135 Stratotanker Refuels F-35 Fighter Jets During US Central Command Mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen conducted an aerial refueling operation involving F-35 Lightning II aircraft aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker on May 11, 2026.

The operation took place within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as the tanker aircraft refueled the F-35 fighter jets during flight.

The footage captures the midair refueling process carried out by Air Force personnel using the KC-135 Stratotanker and F-35 Lightning II aircraft.