aerial refueling

After the war, the long-range requirements of the Strategic Air Command renewed interest in aerial refueling.

Thus, aerial refueling trials are an important part of any aircraft's development flight testing and validation.

Fighter crews weren't the only ones dependent on aerial refueling during the war.

Once in theater, aerial refueling continued to play a critical role.

A quick thumbs-up, a slight spray of fuel at disconnect, and another aerial refueling is completed.

Aerial refueling developed in fits and starts from its gutsy beginnings.

When duty calls at the far reaches of the globe, aerial refueling allows a rapid response.

Cargo aircraft, including the giant C-5 Galaxy, used aerial refueling to speed delivery of their cargo and to increase their loads.

Aerial refueling development was renewed about five years later.

Maximum flight speed of M0. 8, life time of 11 hours, as can be for aerial refueling in the air for 20 hours.

The importance of aerial refueling was re emphasized during the Gulf War.

The Aug. 13 flight was the first time an F-35 completed an aerial refueling test using the Marine Corps and Navy's refueling system.

It involved dozens of warplanes, including F-15s, F-16s and aerial refueling tankers.

Application of Airborne Video Test Technologies During Aerial Refueling Flight Test