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U.S. Air Force Tanker Refuels F-16 Fighter Jets During Mid-Air Operation

📍 U.S. Central Command Area Of ResponsibilityFilmed 21 May 2026NTA10396By Darko Manevski

Credit: U.S. Air Force / NTA

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker carried out aerial refueling operations for F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft on April 29, 2026.

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker carried out aerial refueling operations for F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft on April 29, 2026.

The mid-air operation involved the KC-135 Stratotanker providing fuel to the fighter jets while flying within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

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Credit: U.S. Air Force / NTA
Byline: Darko Manevski, Journalist
Licence: Non-exclusive · Worldwide
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#Aviation#CENTCOM#F16#KC135#Stratotanker#USAirForce#aerialrefueling#aircraft#fightingfalcon#military

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