A combined Boeing/U.S. Air Force aircrew aboard the KC-46 tanker successfully refueled an F/A-18 aircraft in flight February 10 th. The air refueling was the program’s first using the KC-46’s hose and drogue system. During the 4+ hour flight, the tanker’s air refueling operator smoothly transferred fuel to the F/A-18 flying at 20,000 feet.
Tanker Refueled The F-16 Every 15 Minutes Until It Could Land Safely
A fuel emergency nearly caused an F-16 pilot to eject from his aircraft over territory in held by ISIS last week, but the tanker crew assisted the plane, allowing it to land safely.
Aircraft Damaged During Gear-Up Landing Will Fly Again, Squadron Leader Says
Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Squadron leader Bill Shepard has released a letter on the CAF blog in which he takes responsibility for the February 3 accident that damaged the group's P-51C Mustang aircraft in a gear-up landing.
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