U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fire flares while breaking away after aerial re-fueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron out of Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2019. The A-10 provides coalition forces with close air support and precision strike capacity for targeting Taliban revenue sources. Optimised version of a USAF photo. Credit US Navy / K. Bowes Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-a-10-thunderbolt-iis-fire-flares-while-breaking-away-after-aerial-re-fueling-from-a-kc-135-stratotanker-assigned-to-the-340th-expeditionary-aerial-refueling-squadron-out-of-kandahar-airfield-afghanistan-aug-15-2019-the-a-10-provides-coalition-forces-with-close-air-support-and-precision-strike-capacity-for-targeting-taliban-revenue-sources-optimised-version-of-a-usaf-photo-credit-us-navy-k-bowes-image471319514.html
RM2JAPCRP–U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fire flares while breaking away after aerial re-fueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron out of Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2019. The A-10 provides coalition forces with close air support and precision strike capacity for targeting Taliban revenue sources. Optimised version of a USAF photo. Credit US Navy / K. Bowes
Horn of Africa - A CH-53E Super Stallion from the 464 Marine Heavy Helo Squadron makes contact during a Helo Aerial Refueling (H Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-horn-of-africa-a-ch-53e-super-stallion-from-the-464-marine-heavy-helo-88116306.html
RFF3A16X–Horn of Africa - A CH-53E Super Stallion from the 464 Marine Heavy Helo Squadron makes contact during a Helo Aerial Refueling (H
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Kadena Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-f-22-raptor-assigned-to-the-3rd-wing-receives-fuel-from-a-kc-135-stratotanker-assigned-to-the-909th-aerial-refueling-squadron-kadena-image604906228.html
RF2X43T1T–A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Kadena
A Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling tanker aircraft of the USAF. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-boeing-kc-135-stratotanker-aerial-refueling-tanker-aircraft-of-the-usaf-image601224160.html
RF2WX43FC–A Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling tanker aircraft of the USAF.
A U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-46A Pegasus refueling tanker departs from Sky Harbor Airport. The KC-46 is a modified version of the Boeing 767-200. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-boeing-kc-46a-pegasus-refueling-tanker-departs-from-sky-harbor-airport-the-kc-46-is-a-modified-version-of-the-boeing-767-200-image565606222.html
RF2RT5GE6–A U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-46A Pegasus refueling tanker departs from Sky Harbor Airport. The KC-46 is a modified version of the Boeing 767-200.
Lockheed Martin KC-130 at the Naval Air Museum at Pensacola, Florida - home of the Blue Angels. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lockheed-martin-kc-130-at-the-naval-air-museum-at-pensacola-florida-home-of-the-blue-angels-image365003105.html
RM2C5R955–Lockheed Martin KC-130 at the Naval Air Museum at Pensacola, Florida - home of the Blue Angels.
A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a practice aerial refueling mission March 19 near the Mariana Islands. The KC-135 is from the 106th Air Refueling Squadron of the Alabama Air National Guard and the B-52 is assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Barksdale AFB, La. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-b-52-stratofortress-prepares-to-receive-fuel-from-a-kc-135-stratotanker-39867082.html
RMC8T2TA–A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a practice aerial refueling mission March 19 near the Mariana Islands. The KC-135 is from the 106th Air Refueling Squadron of the Alabama Air National Guard and the B-52 is assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Barksdale AFB, La.
Armée de l'Air (French Air Force) Airbus A330-243MRTT at Amsterdam Airport Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/arme-de-lair-french-air-force-airbus-a330-243mrtt-at-amsterdam-airport-image591345721.html
RF2WA23E1–Armée de l'Air (French Air Force) Airbus A330-243MRTT at Amsterdam Airport
USAFE KC-135R Stratotanker at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/usafe-kc-135r-stratotanker-at-the-royal-international-air-tattoo-2019-image264143774.html
RFW9MP26–USAFE KC-135R Stratotanker at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2019
10 Squadron, RAF Brize Norton based Royal Air Force Airbus Voyager KC2, ZZ343, departs the RAF Fairford 2024 Royal International Air Tattoo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/10-squadron-raf-brize-norton-based-royal-air-force-airbus-voyager-kc2-zz343-departs-the-raf-fairford-2024-royal-international-air-tattoo-image627113709.html
RM2YC7DX5–10 Squadron, RAF Brize Norton based Royal Air Force Airbus Voyager KC2, ZZ343, departs the RAF Fairford 2024 Royal International Air Tattoo
Tail section, markings and squadron badge on a Handley Page Victor B (K) IA model tanker aircraft, XH648. IWM, Duxford, UK Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tail-section-markings-and-squadron-badge-on-a-handley-page-victor-b-k-ia-model-tanker-aircraft-xh648-iwm-duxford-uk-image604705212.html
RF2X3PKJM–Tail section, markings and squadron badge on a Handley Page Victor B (K) IA model tanker aircraft, XH648. IWM, Duxford, UK
United States Navy Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet (side 235) with an aerial refueling system ARS pod from the VFA-122 Flying Eagles squadron flies low level on the Jedi Transition through Star Wars Canyon / Rainbow Canyon, Death Valley National Park, Panamint Springs, California, United States of America Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/united-states-navy-boeing-fa-18e-super-hornet-side-235-with-an-aerial-refueling-system-ars-pod-from-the-vfa-122-flying-eagles-squadron-flies-low-level-on-the-jedi-transition-through-star-wars-canyon-rainbow-canyon-death-valley-national-park-panamint-springs-california-united-states-of-america-image217667475.html
RMPJ3H2B–United States Navy Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet (side 235) with an aerial refueling system ARS pod from the VFA-122 Flying Eagles squadron flies low level on the Jedi Transition through Star Wars Canyon / Rainbow Canyon, Death Valley National Park, Panamint Springs, California, United States of America
A U.S. Navy E/A-18 Growler conducts aerial refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron . Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-a-us-navy-ea-18-growler-conducts-aerial-refueling-operations-with-165166876.html
RFKGM010–A U.S. Navy E/A-18 Growler conducts aerial refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron .
Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft from 112 Squadron. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/republic-of-singapore-air-force-rsaf-boeing-kc-135r-stratotanker-aerial-refueling-aircraft-from-112-squadron-image364860705.html
RF2C5GRFD–Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft from 112 Squadron.
T-264, a McDonnell Douglas KDC-10 operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force, at Prestwick International Airport in Ayrshire. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-t-264-a-mcdonnell-douglas-kdc-10-operated-by-the-royal-netherlands-165892740.html
RMKHW1TM–T-264, a McDonnell Douglas KDC-10 operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force, at Prestwick International Airport in Ayrshire.
US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker from the 351st Air Refuelling Squadron, arriving at RAF Fairford to take part in the RIAT 2022 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-kc-135r-stratotanker-from-the-351st-air-refuelling-squadron-arriving-at-raf-fairford-to-take-part-in-the-riat-2022-image476053464.html
RM2JJE31C–US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker from the 351st Air Refuelling Squadron, arriving at RAF Fairford to take part in the RIAT 2022
A U.S. Air Force in-flight refueling specialist from the 97th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron prepares a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft for takeoff, May 7, 2021. The 97th EARS provides aerial refueling capabilities for U.S. and coalition aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-in-flight-refueling-specialist-from-the-97th-expeditionary-aerial-refueling-squadron-prepares-a-kc-135-stratotanker-aircraft-for-takeoff-may-7-2021-the-97th-ears-provides-aerial-refueling-capabilities-for-us-and-coalition-aircraft-throughout-the-us-central-commands-area-of-responsibility-image442353642.html
RM2GKJXGA–A U.S. Air Force in-flight refueling specialist from the 97th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron prepares a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft for takeoff, May 7, 2021. The 97th EARS provides aerial refueling capabilities for U.S. and coalition aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility.
A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilot from the 350th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron prepares to refuel F/A-18D Hornet aircraft during a mission supporting a dynamic force employment over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 18, 2021. DFEs enhance Central Command’s ability to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Harnden) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-kc-135-stratotanker-aircraft-pilot-from-the-350th-expeditionary-aerial-refueling-squadron-prepares-to-refuel-fa-18d-hornet-aircraft-during-a-mission-supporting-a-dynamic-force-employment-over-the-us-central-command-area-of-responsibility-may-18-2021-dfes-enhance-central-commands-ability-to-deter-aggression-and-promote-security-and-stability-within-the-area-of-responsibility-us-air-force-photo-by-tech-sgt-robert-harnden-image438426585.html
RF2GD81G9–A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilot from the 350th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron prepares to refuel F/A-18D Hornet aircraft during a mission supporting a dynamic force employment over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 18, 2021. DFEs enhance Central Command’s ability to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Harnden)
Pacific Ocean, United States. 23 January, 2024. A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft with the Hawaiian Raptors Squadron refuels inflight from a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Sentry Aloha 24-01, January 23, 2024 over the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii. Credit: MSgt. Mysti Bicoy/U.S. Air Force/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pacific-ocean-united-states-23-january-2024-a-us-air-force-f-22-raptor-stealth-fighter-aircraft-with-the-hawaiian-raptors-squadron-refuels-inflight-from-a-usaf-kc-135-stratotanker-during-exercise-sentry-aloha-24-01-january-23-2024-over-the-pacific-ocean-hawaii-credit-msgt-mysti-bicoyus-air-forcealamy-live-news-image594669282.html
RM2WFDEMJ–Pacific Ocean, United States. 23 January, 2024. A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft with the Hawaiian Raptors Squadron refuels inflight from a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Sentry Aloha 24-01, January 23, 2024 over the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii. Credit: MSgt. Mysti Bicoy/U.S. Air Force/Alamy Live News
Juanita Gomes, a reporter from Noticias Caracol television in Bogota, interviews U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Russell Downie, with the 79th Aerial Refueling Squadron from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., in the cockpit of a KC-10 during the Colombian Air Force’s Feria Aeronautica Internaccional – Colombia in Rionegro, July 14, 2017. The United States Air Force is participating in the four-day air show with two South Carolina Air National Guard F-16s as static displays, plus static displays of a KC-135, KC-10, along with an aerial demonstration by the Air Combat Command’s Viper East Demo Te Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-juanita-gomes-a-reporter-from-noticias-caracol-television-in-bogota-162639623.html
RMKCGTDY–Juanita Gomes, a reporter from Noticias Caracol television in Bogota, interviews U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Russell Downie, with the 79th Aerial Refueling Squadron from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., in the cockpit of a KC-10 during the Colombian Air Force’s Feria Aeronautica Internaccional – Colombia in Rionegro, July 14, 2017. The United States Air Force is participating in the four-day air show with two South Carolina Air National Guard F-16s as static displays, plus static displays of a KC-135, KC-10, along with an aerial demonstration by the Air Combat Command’s Viper East Demo Te
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels team conduct aerial refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-us-navy-blue-angels-team-conduct-aerial-refueling-operations-with-a-kc-135-stratotanker-image593175476.html
RF2WD1DAC–The U.S. Navy Blue Angels team conduct aerial refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker.
A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus, an aerial refueling tanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Aerial Refueling Squadron, sits on the flight line prior to e Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-kc-46a-pegasus-an-aerial-refueling-tanker-aircraft-assigned-to-the-6th-aerial-refueling-squadron-sits-on-the-flight-line-prior-to-e-image606307201.html
RF2X6BK0H–A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus, an aerial refueling tanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Aerial Refueling Squadron, sits on the flight line prior to e
A Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling tanker aircraft of the USAF. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-boeing-kc-135-stratotanker-aerial-refueling-tanker-aircraft-of-the-usaf-image601224164.html
RF2WX43FG–A Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling tanker aircraft of the USAF.
McDonnell Douglas F/A 18C Hornet fighter jet aircraft, A Navy F/A 18C Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 34 (VFA 34), also known as the Blue Blaster, breaks away after conducting an aerial refueling with a KC-135 from the 185th Air Wing Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-mcdonnell-douglas-fa-18c-hornet-fighter-jet-aircraft-a-navy-fa-18c-91506716.html
RMF8TDN0–McDonnell Douglas F/A 18C Hornet fighter jet aircraft, A Navy F/A 18C Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 34 (VFA 34), also known as the Blue Blaster, breaks away after conducting an aerial refueling with a KC-135 from the 185th Air Wing
Technician Ground Air Crew Refueling Aircraft. Filling Fuel Airplane during Jupiter Aerobatic Airshow in Halim Perdana Kusuma Military Airport Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/technician-ground-air-crew-refueling-aircraft-filling-fuel-airplane-during-jupiter-aerobatic-airshow-in-halim-perdana-kusuma-military-airport-image179525221.html
RFMC2271–Technician Ground Air Crew Refueling Aircraft. Filling Fuel Airplane during Jupiter Aerobatic Airshow in Halim Perdana Kusuma Military Airport
A B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific July 10, 2010, over the Pacific Ocean. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. The B-52 is from the 20th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and the KC-135 is assigned to the 465th Air Refueling Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-b-52-stratofortress-receives-fuel-from-a-kc-135-stratotanker-in-39867585.html
RMC8T3E9–A B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific July 10, 2010, over the Pacific Ocean. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. The B-52 is from the 20th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and the KC-135 is assigned to the 465th Air Refueling Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron lands on a runway in Southwest Asia, March 7, 2022. The 28th EARS, deployed with Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and partner nation forces, enabling airpower, deterrence, and stability. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-kc-135-stratotanker-assigned-to-the-28th-expeditionary-aerial-refueling-squadron-lands-on-a-runway-in-southwest-asia-march-7-2022-the-28th-ears-deployed-with-ninth-air-force-air-forces-central-is-responsible-for-delivering-fuel-to-us-and-partner-nation-forces-enabling-airpower-deterrence-and-stability-image502491512.html
RM2M5ED1C–A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron lands on a runway in Southwest Asia, March 7, 2022. The 28th EARS, deployed with Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and partner nation forces, enabling airpower, deterrence, and stability.
An Airman piloting an F-35A Lightning II receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron, May 12, 2019, at an undisclosed location. The 28th EARS maintains constant presence in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility, supporting U.S. and Coalition aircraft in various operations conducted in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. Photo by Senior Airman Keifer Bowes/U.S. Air Force/UPI Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-airman-piloting-an-f-35a-lightning-ii-receives-fuel-from-a-kc-135-stratotanker-from-the-28th-expeditionary-aerial-refueling-squadron-may-12-2019-at-an-undisclosed-location-the-28th-ears-maintains-constant-presence-in-the-us-air-forces-central-command-area-of-responsibility-supporting-us-and-coalition-aircraft-in-various-operations-conducted-in-iraq-syria-and-afghanistan-photo-by-senior-airman-keifer-bowesus-air-forceupi-image258621855.html
RMW0N6PR–An Airman piloting an F-35A Lightning II receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron, May 12, 2019, at an undisclosed location. The 28th EARS maintains constant presence in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility, supporting U.S. and Coalition aircraft in various operations conducted in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. Photo by Senior Airman Keifer Bowes/U.S. Air Force/UPI
Tail section, markings and squadron badge on a Handley Page Victor B (K) IA model tanker aircraft, XH648. IWM, Duxford, UK Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tail-section-markings-and-squadron-badge-on-a-handley-page-victor-b-k-ia-model-tanker-aircraft-xh648-iwm-duxford-uk-image604705216.html
RF2X3PKJT–Tail section, markings and squadron badge on a Handley Page Victor B (K) IA model tanker aircraft, XH648. IWM, Duxford, UK
United States Navy Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet (side 235) with an aerial refueling system ARS pod from the VFA-122 Flying Eagles squadron flies low level on the Jedi Transition through Star Wars Canyon / Rainbow Canyon, Death Valley National Park, Panamint Springs, California, United States of America Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/united-states-navy-boeing-fa-18e-super-hornet-side-235-with-an-aerial-refueling-system-ars-pod-from-the-vfa-122-flying-eagles-squadron-flies-low-level-on-the-jedi-transition-through-star-wars-canyon-rainbow-canyon-death-valley-national-park-panamint-springs-california-united-states-of-america-image217667474.html
RMPJ3H2A–United States Navy Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet (side 235) with an aerial refueling system ARS pod from the VFA-122 Flying Eagles squadron flies low level on the Jedi Transition through Star Wars Canyon / Rainbow Canyon, Death Valley National Park, Panamint Springs, California, United States of America
A U.S. Navy E/A-18 Growler conducts aerial refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron . Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-a-us-navy-ea-18-growler-conducts-aerial-refueling-operations-with-165166879.html
RFKGM013–A U.S. Navy E/A-18 Growler conducts aerial refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron .
United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, 154th Wing from Hickam Air Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/united-states-air-force-usaf-boeing-kc-135r-stratotanker-aerial-refueling-aircraft-from-the-203rd-air-refueling-squadron-154th-wing-from-hickam-air-image364862804.html
RF2C5GX6C–United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, 154th Wing from Hickam Air
T-264, a McDonnell Douglas KDC-10 operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force, at Prestwick International Airport in Ayrshire. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-t-264-a-mcdonnell-douglas-kdc-10-operated-by-the-royal-netherlands-165892734.html
RMKHW1TE–T-264, a McDonnell Douglas KDC-10 operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force, at Prestwick International Airport in Ayrshire.
US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker from the 351st Air Refuelling Squadron, arriving at RAF Fairford to take part in the RIAT 2022 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-kc-135r-stratotanker-from-the-351st-air-refuelling-squadron-arriving-at-raf-fairford-to-take-part-in-the-riat-2022-image476053469.html
RM2JJE31H–US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker from the 351st Air Refuelling Squadron, arriving at RAF Fairford to take part in the RIAT 2022
A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilot from the 350th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron conducts a preflight inspection prior to a mission supporting a dynamic force employment at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 18, 2021. DFEs enhance Central Command’s ability to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-kc-135-stratotanker-aircraft-pilot-from-the-350th-expeditionary-aerial-refueling-squadron-conducts-a-preflight-inspection-prior-to-a-mission-supporting-a-dynamic-force-employment-at-al-udeid-air-base-qatar-may-18-2021-dfes-enhance-central-commands-ability-to-deter-aggression-and-promote-security-and-stability-within-the-area-of-responsibility-image442370668.html
RM2GKKM8C–A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilot from the 350th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron conducts a preflight inspection prior to a mission supporting a dynamic force employment at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 18, 2021. DFEs enhance Central Command’s ability to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the area of responsibility.
A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit refuels from a 351st Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during the Bomber Task Force training exercise over England, Aug. 29, 2019. The B-2 aircraft will operate out of RAF Fairford, England, and will exercise there at U.S. Air Forces in Europe's forward operating location for bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-509th-bomb-wing-b-2-spirit-refuels-from-a-351st-aerial-refueling-squadron-kc-135-stratotanker-during-the-bomber-task-force-training-exercise-over-england-aug-29-2019-the-b-2-aircraft-will-operate-out-of-raf-fairford-england-and-will-exercise-there-at-us-air-forces-in-europes-forward-operating-location-for-bombers-us-air-force-photo-by-staff-sgt-jordan-castelan-image341568305.html
RF2ARKNT1–A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit refuels from a 351st Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during the Bomber Task Force training exercise over England, Aug. 29, 2019. The B-2 aircraft will operate out of RAF Fairford, England, and will exercise there at U.S. Air Forces in Europe's forward operating location for bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan)
Pacific Ocean, United States. 23 January, 2024. A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft with the Hawaiian Raptors Squadron refuels inflight from a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Sentry Aloha 24-01, January 23, 2024 over the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii. Credit: MSgt. Mysti Bicoy/U.S. Air Force/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pacific-ocean-united-states-23-january-2024-a-us-air-force-f-22-raptor-stealth-fighter-aircraft-with-the-hawaiian-raptors-squadron-refuels-inflight-from-a-usaf-kc-135-stratotanker-during-exercise-sentry-aloha-24-01-january-23-2024-over-the-pacific-ocean-hawaii-credit-msgt-mysti-bicoyus-air-forcealamy-live-news-image594669271.html
RM2WFDEM7–Pacific Ocean, United States. 23 January, 2024. A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft with the Hawaiian Raptors Squadron refuels inflight from a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Sentry Aloha 24-01, January 23, 2024 over the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii. Credit: MSgt. Mysti Bicoy/U.S. Air Force/Alamy Live News
Two KC-46 tankers refuel the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/two-kc-46-tankers-refuel-the-us-navy-flight-demonstration-squadron-the-blue-angels-image593178824.html
RF2WD1HJ0–Two KC-46 tankers refuel the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels.
A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus, an aerial refueling tanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Aerial Refueling Squadron, sits on the flight line prior to e Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-kc-46a-pegasus-an-aerial-refueling-tanker-aircraft-assigned-to-the-6th-aerial-refueling-squadron-sits-on-the-flight-line-prior-to-e-image606306488.html
RF2X6BJ34–A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus, an aerial refueling tanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Aerial Refueling Squadron, sits on the flight line prior to e
A Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling tanker aircraft of the USAF. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-boeing-kc-135-stratotanker-aerial-refueling-tanker-aircraft-of-the-usaf-image601224158.html
RF2WX43FA–A Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling tanker aircraft of the USAF.
A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet from 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron conducts an aerial refueling with an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker as part of Rim of the Pacific 2008. RIMPAC is the world's largest multinational exercise and is scheduled biennially by the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Participants include the United States, Australia, Chile, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Peru, South Korea, Singapore and the United Kingdom. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-royal-canadian-air-force-cf-18-hornet-from-409-tactical-fighter-squadron-conducts-an-aerial-refueling-with-an-air-force-kc-135-stratotanker-as-part-of-rim-of-the-pacific-2008-rimpac-is-the-worlds-largest-multinational-exercise-and-is-scheduled-biennially-by-the-us-pacific-fleet-participants-include-the-united-states-australia-chile-canada-japan-the-netherlands-peru-south-korea-singapore-and-the-united-kingdom-image214261290.html
RMPCGCCX–A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet from 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron conducts an aerial refueling with an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker as part of Rim of the Pacific 2008. RIMPAC is the world's largest multinational exercise and is scheduled biennially by the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Participants include the United States, Australia, Chile, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Peru, South Korea, Singapore and the United Kingdom.
McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk Draken International, air to air photography Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mcdonnell-douglas-a-4n-skyhawk-draken-international-air-to-air-photography-image634927225.html
RM2YTYC49–McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk Draken International, air to air photography
A B-52 Stratofortress prepares for a fuel delivery from a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific exercise, or RIMPAC July 10, 2010, over the Pacific Ocean. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. The B-52 is from the 20th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and the KC-135 is assigned to the 465th Air Refueling Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-b-52-stratofortress-prepares-for-a-fuel-delivery-from-a-kc-135-stratotanker-39867593.html
RMC8T3EH–A B-52 Stratofortress prepares for a fuel delivery from a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific exercise, or RIMPAC July 10, 2010, over the Pacific Ocean. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. The B-52 is from the 20th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and the KC-135 is assigned to the 465th Air Refueling Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.
U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron fly over Southwest Asia, March 9, 2022. During Operation Agile Spartan II, aircrew conducted Agile Combat Employment concepts throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, which allows flexibility to operate from any location in a contested environment. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-kc-135-stratotanker-pilots-assigned-to-the-340th-expeditionary-aerial-refueling-squadron-fly-over-southwest-asia-march-9-2022-during-operation-agile-spartan-ii-aircrew-conducted-agile-combat-employment-concepts-throughout-the-us-central-command-area-of-responsibility-which-allows-flexibility-to-operate-from-any-location-in-a-contested-environment-image502502539.html
RM2M5EY37–U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron fly over Southwest Asia, March 9, 2022. During Operation Agile Spartan II, aircrew conducted Agile Combat Employment concepts throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, which allows flexibility to operate from any location in a contested environment.
A Finnish F/A-18C Hornet fighter jet flies alongside a British RAF Airbus KC2 Voyager as part of a mid-air refuelling exercise Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-finnish-fa-18c-hornet-fighter-jet-flies-alongside-a-british-raf-airbus-kc2-voyager-as-part-of-a-mid-air-refuelling-exercise-image571602344.html
RF2T5XMHC–A Finnish F/A-18C Hornet fighter jet flies alongside a British RAF Airbus KC2 Voyager as part of a mid-air refuelling exercise
Tail section, markings and squadron badge on a Handley Page Victor B (K) IA model tanker aircraft, XH648. IWM, Duxford, UK Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tail-section-markings-and-squadron-badge-on-a-handley-page-victor-b-k-ia-model-tanker-aircraft-xh648-iwm-duxford-uk-image604705221.html
RF2X3PKK1–Tail section, markings and squadron badge on a Handley Page Victor B (K) IA model tanker aircraft, XH648. IWM, Duxford, UK
Air Force B-52 Stratofortress refuels from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-air-force-b-52-stratofortress-refuels-from-a-340th-expeditionary-air-138681637.html
RMJ1HDRH–Air Force B-52 Stratofortress refuels from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-a-us-marine-corps-kc-130j-super-hercules-with-marine-aerial-refueler-160850529.html
RFK9KADN–A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252
United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, 154th Wing from Hickam Air Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/united-states-air-force-usaf-boeing-kc-135r-stratotanker-aerial-refueling-aircraft-from-the-203rd-air-refueling-squadron-154th-wing-from-hickam-air-image364862880.html
RF2C5GX94–United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, 154th Wing from Hickam Air
T-264, a McDonnell Douglas KDC-10 operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force, at Prestwick International Airport in Ayrshire. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-t-264-a-mcdonnell-douglas-kdc-10-operated-by-the-royal-netherlands-165892723.html
RMKHW1T3–T-264, a McDonnell Douglas KDC-10 operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force, at Prestwick International Airport in Ayrshire.
US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker from the 351st Air Refuelling Squadron, arriving at RAF Fairford to take part in the RIAT 2022 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-kc-135r-stratotanker-from-the-351st-air-refuelling-squadron-arriving-at-raf-fairford-to-take-part-in-the-riat-2022-image476053458.html
RM2JJE316–US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker from the 351st Air Refuelling Squadron, arriving at RAF Fairford to take part in the RIAT 2022
A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilot from the 97th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron prepares to refuel F/A-18D Hornet aircraft during a mission supporting Dynamic Force Employment at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 20, 2021. DFEs enhance Central Command’s ability to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-kc-135-stratotanker-aircraft-pilot-from-the-97th-expeditionary-aerial-refueling-squadron-prepares-to-refuel-fa-18d-hornet-aircraft-during-a-mission-supporting-dynamic-force-employment-at-al-udeid-air-base-qatar-may-20-2021-dfes-enhance-central-commands-ability-to-deter-aggression-and-promote-security-and-stability-within-the-area-of-responsibility-image442376717.html
RM2GKM00D–A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilot from the 97th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron prepares to refuel F/A-18D Hornet aircraft during a mission supporting Dynamic Force Employment at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 20, 2021. DFEs enhance Central Command’s ability to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the area of responsibility.
A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit approaches a 351st Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during the Bomber Task Force training exercise over England, Aug. 29, 2019. The B-2 aircraft will operate out of RAF Fairford, England, and will exercise there at U.S. Air Forces in Europe's forward operating location for bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-509th-bomb-wing-b-2-spirit-approaches-a-351st-aerial-refueling-squadron-kc-135-stratotanker-during-the-bomber-task-force-training-exercise-over-england-aug-29-2019-the-b-2-aircraft-will-operate-out-of-raf-fairford-england-and-will-exercise-there-at-us-air-forces-in-europes-forward-operating-location-for-bombers-us-air-force-photo-by-staff-sgt-jordan-castelan-image341570046.html
RF2ARKT26–A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit approaches a 351st Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during the Bomber Task Force training exercise over England, Aug. 29, 2019. The B-2 aircraft will operate out of RAF Fairford, England, and will exercise there at U.S. Air Forces in Europe's forward operating location for bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan)
Pacific Ocean, United States. 23 January, 2024. A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft with the Hawaiian Raptors Squadron refuels inflight from a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Sentry Aloha 24-01, January 23, 2024 over the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii. Credit: MSgt. Mysti Bicoy/U.S. Air Force/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pacific-ocean-united-states-23-january-2024-a-us-air-force-f-22-raptor-stealth-fighter-aircraft-with-the-hawaiian-raptors-squadron-refuels-inflight-from-a-usaf-kc-135-stratotanker-during-exercise-sentry-aloha-24-01-january-23-2024-over-the-pacific-ocean-hawaii-credit-msgt-mysti-bicoyus-air-forcealamy-live-news-image594669268.html
RM2WFDEM4–Pacific Ocean, United States. 23 January, 2024. A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft with the Hawaiian Raptors Squadron refuels inflight from a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Sentry Aloha 24-01, January 23, 2024 over the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii. Credit: MSgt. Mysti Bicoy/U.S. Air Force/Alamy Live News
A Lockheed C-130J Hercules aircraft with the US Marines Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) known as the 'Sumos' lands at Naval Air Facility in Kanagawa. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-lockheed-c-130j-hercules-aircraft-with-the-us-marines-aerial-refueling-transport-squadron-152-vmgr-152-known-as-the-sumos-lands-at-naval-air-facility-in-kanagawa-image426235911.html
RM2FNCM73–A Lockheed C-130J Hercules aircraft with the US Marines Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) known as the 'Sumos' lands at Naval Air Facility in Kanagawa.
The Blue Angels, and two KC-46 fly in formation during a refueling mission. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-blue-angels-and-two-kc-46-fly-in-formation-during-a-refueling-mission-image593178826.html
RF2WD1HJ2–The Blue Angels, and two KC-46 fly in formation during a refueling mission.
A U.S. Navy EA-18 Growler refuels from a 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission in support of Operation Fre Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-navy-ea-18-growler-refuels-from-a-28th-expeditionary-aerial-refueling-squadron-kc-135-stratotanker-during-a-mission-in-support-of-operation-fre-image636555731.html
RF2YYHH97–A U.S. Navy EA-18 Growler refuels from a 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission in support of Operation Fre
A Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft of the Turkish Air Force at the Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-boeing-kc-135r-stratotanker-aerial-refueling-aircraft-of-the-turkish-air-force-at-the-royal-international-air-tattoo-raf-fairford-image229906003.html
RFRA13CK–A Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft of the Turkish Air Force at the Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford.
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Rescue Squadron jumps out of an HC-130P Hercules aircraft during a training exercise in Djibouti on April 23, 2009. The exercise consisted of transporting pararescuemen to their water jump, aerial refueling of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, an assault landing on an unimproved runway and transfer/loading a simulated survivor from the CH-53E. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-pararescueman-from-the-82nd-rescue-squadron-jumps-out-of-an-hc-130p-hercules-aircraft-during-a-training-exercise-in-djibouti-on-april-23-2009-the-exercise-consisted-of-transporting-pararescuemen-to-their-water-jump-aerial-refueling-of-a-ch-53e-super-stallion-helicopter-an-assault-landing-on-an-unimproved-runway-and-transferloading-a-simulated-survivor-from-the-ch-53e-image263291099.html
RMW89XDF–A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Rescue Squadron jumps out of an HC-130P Hercules aircraft during a training exercise in Djibouti on April 23, 2009. The exercise consisted of transporting pararescuemen to their water jump, aerial refueling of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, an assault landing on an unimproved runway and transfer/loading a simulated survivor from the CH-53E.
McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk Draken International, air to air photography Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mcdonnell-douglas-a-4n-skyhawk-draken-international-air-to-air-photography-image634927228.html
RM2YTYC4C–McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk Draken International, air to air photography
A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D. moves into position to receive fuel Jan. 9 from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean during an exercise. The B-52 is deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-b-52-stratofortress-from-minot-air-force-base-nd-moves-into-position-39867331.html
RMC8T357–A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D. moves into position to receive fuel Jan. 9 from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean during an exercise. The B-52 is deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Liam Kilbane, 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, preps for a flight in Southwest Asia, March 7, 2022. The KC-135 delivers Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-senior-airman-liam-kilbane-28th-expeditionary-aerial-refueling-squadron-in-flight-refueling-specialist-preps-for-a-flight-in-southwest-asia-march-7-2022-the-kc-135-delivers-ninth-air-force-air-forces-centrals-global-reach-aerial-refueling-capability-to-support-joint-and-partner-nation-aircraft-throughout-the-us-central-command-area-of-responsibility-image502497662.html
RM2M5EMW2–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Liam Kilbane, 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, preps for a flight in Southwest Asia, March 7, 2022. The KC-135 delivers Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
A Lockheed C-130J Hercules aircraft with the US Marines Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) known as the 'Sumos' lands at Naval Air Facility in Kanagawa. (Photo by Damon Coulter / SOPA Images/Sipa USA) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-lockheed-c-130j-hercules-aircraft-with-the-us-marines-aerial-refueling-transport-squadron-152-vmgr-152-known-as-the-sumos-lands-at-naval-air-facility-in-kanagawa-photo-by-damon-coulter-sopa-imagessipa-usa-image426230444.html
RM2FNCD7T–A Lockheed C-130J Hercules aircraft with the US Marines Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) known as the 'Sumos' lands at Naval Air Facility in Kanagawa. (Photo by Damon Coulter / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)
Yamato, Japan. 30th Jan, 2020. A Lockheed C-130J Hercules aircraft with the US Marines Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) known as the ''Sumos'' lands at Naval Air Facility in Kanagawa. Credit: Damon Coulter/SOPA Images/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/yamato-japan-30th-jan-2020-a-lockheed-c-130j-hercules-aircraft-with-the-us-marines-aerial-refueling-transport-squadron-152-vmgr-152-known-as-the-sumos-lands-at-naval-air-facility-in-kanagawa-credit-damon-coultersopa-imageszuma-wirealamy-live-news-image426236842.html
RM2FNCNCA–Yamato, Japan. 30th Jan, 2020. A Lockheed C-130J Hercules aircraft with the US Marines Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) known as the ''Sumos'' lands at Naval Air Facility in Kanagawa. Credit: Damon Coulter/SOPA Images/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
Markings and insignia on the nose of a Handley Page Victor B (K) IA model tanker aircraft, XH648. IWM, Duxford, UK Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/markings-and-insignia-on-the-nose-of-a-handley-page-victor-b-k-ia-model-tanker-aircraft-xh648-iwm-duxford-uk-image604705243.html
RF2X3PKKR–Markings and insignia on the nose of a Handley Page Victor B (K) IA model tanker aircraft, XH648. IWM, Duxford, UK
Afghanistan: An AH-1W 'Super Cobra' with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, takes off to provide aerial reconnaissance for 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, MEB-A, after quickly refueling, Jan. 23, 2010. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/afghanistan-an-ah-1w-super-cobra-with-marine-light-attack-helicopter-squadron-367-marine-aircraft-group-40-marine-expeditionary-brigade-afghanistan-takes-off-to-provide-aerial-reconnaissance-for-2nd-battalion-2nd-marine-regiment-regimental-combat-team-7-meb-a-after-quickly-refueling-jan-23-2010-image603010921.html
RM2X11EG9–Afghanistan: An AH-1W 'Super Cobra' with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, takes off to provide aerial reconnaissance for 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, MEB-A, after quickly refueling, Jan. 23, 2010.
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron out of Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, May 17, 2019. The F-16 fills a critical role of enabling local security, and close air support to coalition forces on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-f-16-fighting-falcon-receives-fuel-from-a-kc-135-stratotanker-assigned-to-the-340th-expeditionary-aerial-refueling-squadron-out-of-kandahar-airfield-afghanistan-may-17-2019-the-f-16-fills-a-critical-role-of-enabling-local-security-and-close-air-support-to-coalition-forces-on-the-ground-us-air-force-photo-by-staff-sgt-chris-drzazgowski-image247288877.html
RMTA8YDH–A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron out of Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, May 17, 2019. The F-16 fills a critical role of enabling local security, and close air support to coalition forces on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski)
United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, 154th Wing from Hickam Air Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/united-states-air-force-usaf-boeing-kc-135r-stratotanker-aerial-refueling-aircraft-from-the-203rd-air-refueling-squadron-154th-wing-from-hickam-air-image364863116.html
RF2C5GXHG–United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, 154th Wing from Hickam Air
T-255, a McDonnell Douglas KDC-10 operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force, at Prestwick International Airport in Ayrshire. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-t-255-a-mcdonnell-douglas-kdc-10-operated-by-the-royal-netherlands-165892595.html
RMKHW1KF–T-255, a McDonnell Douglas KDC-10 operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force, at Prestwick International Airport in Ayrshire.
US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker arriving at RAF Fairdford for the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-kc-135r-stratotanker-arriving-at-raf-fairdford-for-the-2018-royal-international-air-tattoo-image213715700.html
RMPBKGFG–US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker arriving at RAF Fairdford for the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo
A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 97th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron prepares a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling of a French Rafales fighter aircraft supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, May 7, 2021. The 97th EARS provides aerial refueling capabilities for U.S. and coalition aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-airman-with-the-97th-expeditionary-aerial-refueling-squadron-prepares-a-kc-135-stratotanker-for-aerial-refueling-of-a-french-rafales-fighter-aircraft-supporting-combined-joint-task-force-operation-inherent-resolve-may-7-2021-the-97th-ears-provides-aerial-refueling-capabilities-for-us-and-coalition-aircraft-throughout-the-us-central-commands-area-of-responsibility-image442353622.html
RM2GKJXFJ–A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 97th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron prepares a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling of a French Rafales fighter aircraft supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, May 7, 2021. The 97th EARS provides aerial refueling capabilities for U.S. and coalition aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility.
A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, conducts an aerial refuel near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC, November 15, 2016. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participated in an aerial refueling exercise with VMA-223, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 to maintain interservice operability. Photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Brosilow/U.S. Marine Corps/UPI Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-av-8b-harrier-assigned-to-marine-attack-squadron-vma-223-conducts-an-aerial-refuel-near-marine-corps-air-station-cherry-point-nc-november-15-2016-marine-aerial-refueler-transport-squadron-252-participated-in-an-aerial-refueling-exercise-with-vma-223-marine-tactical-electronic-warfare-squadron-3-and-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-365-to-maintain-interservice-operability-photo-by-lance-cpl-anthony-j-brosilowus-marine-corpsupi-image258612938.html
RMW0MRCA–A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, conducts an aerial refuel near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC, November 15, 2016. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participated in an aerial refueling exercise with VMA-223, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 to maintain interservice operability. Photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Brosilow/U.S. Marine Corps/UPI
Pacific Ocean, United States. 23 January, 2024. A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft with the Hawaiian Raptors Squadron refuels inflight from a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Sentry Aloha 24-01, January 23, 2024 over the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii. Credit: MSgt. Mysti Bicoy/U.S. Air Force/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pacific-ocean-united-states-23-january-2024-a-us-air-force-f-22-raptor-stealth-fighter-aircraft-with-the-hawaiian-raptors-squadron-refuels-inflight-from-a-usaf-kc-135-stratotanker-during-exercise-sentry-aloha-24-01-january-23-2024-over-the-pacific-ocean-hawaii-credit-msgt-mysti-bicoyus-air-forcealamy-live-news-image594669266.html
RM2WFDEM2–Pacific Ocean, United States. 23 January, 2024. A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft with the Hawaiian Raptors Squadron refuels inflight from a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Sentry Aloha 24-01, January 23, 2024 over the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii. Credit: MSgt. Mysti Bicoy/U.S. Air Force/Alamy Live News
A Lockheed Martin KC130J Super Hercules with the US Marine Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) Known as 'The Sumos' flying near NAF Atsugi airbase. The 47th Japanese-American Friendship Festival is an annual two-day festival that features static and flying displays by the US Military and Japanese Self-Defence Force (JSDF) aircraft. This festival is held at Yokota airbase in Fussa. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-lockheed-martin-kc130j-super-hercules-with-the-us-marine-aerial-refueling-transport-squadron-152-vmgr-152-known-as-the-sumos-flying-near-naf-atsugi-airbase-the-47th-japanese-american-friendship-festival-is-an-annual-two-day-festival-that-features-static-and-flying-displays-by-the-us-military-and-japanese-self-defence-force-jsdf-aircraft-this-festival-is-held-at-yokota-airbase-in-fussa-image565197096.html
RM2RREXJG–A Lockheed Martin KC130J Super Hercules with the US Marine Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) Known as 'The Sumos' flying near NAF Atsugi airbase. The 47th Japanese-American Friendship Festival is an annual two-day festival that features static and flying displays by the US Military and Japanese Self-Defence Force (JSDF) aircraft. This festival is held at Yokota airbase in Fussa.
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft from the 335th Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the 911th Air Refueling Squadron over North Carolina during a training mission Dec. 17, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-f-15e-strike-eagle-aircraft-from-the-335th-fighter-squadron-receives-fuel-from-a-kc-135r-stratotanker-aircraft-from-the-911th-air-refueling-squadron-over-north-carolina-during-a-training-mission-dec-17-2010-us-air-force-photo-by-staff-sgt-michael-b-kellerreleased-image452894573.html
RM2H8R3J5–A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft from the 335th Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the 911th Air Refueling Squadron over North Carolina during a training mission Dec. 17, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller/Released)
Maintainers with the Finnish Air Force prepare to conduct aviation-delivered ground refueling with the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/maintainers-with-the-finnish-air-force-prepare-to-conduct-aviation-delivered-ground-refueling-with-the-marine-aerial-refueler-transport-squadron-image599832846.html
RF2WRTMWJ–Maintainers with the Finnish Air Force prepare to conduct aviation-delivered ground refueling with the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron
A Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft of the Turkish Air Force at the Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-boeing-kc-135r-stratotanker-aerial-refueling-aircraft-of-the-turkish-air-force-at-the-royal-international-air-tattoo-raf-fairford-image229906001.html
RFRA13CH–A Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft of the Turkish Air Force at the Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford.
An A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to the 74th Fighter Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, GA, returns to mission after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over the skies of Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, May 8, 2011. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-a-10-thunderbolt-ii-assigned-to-the-74th-fighter-squadron-moody-air-force-base-ga-returns-to-mission-after-receiving-fuel-from-a-kc-135-stratotanker-340th-expeditionary-air-refueling-squadron-over-the-skies-of-afghanistan-in-support-of-operation-enduring-freedom-may-8-2011-image214260909.html
RMPCGBY9–An A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to the 74th Fighter Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, GA, returns to mission after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over the skies of Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, May 8, 2011.
McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk Draken International, air to air photography Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mcdonnell-douglas-a-4n-skyhawk-draken-international-air-to-air-photography-image634927229.html
RM2YTYC4D–McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk Draken International, air to air photography
a crewmaster with Marine Aerial Refuler Transport Squadron 152, watches an AV-8B Harrier as it links with the KC-130J Hercules Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-crewmaster-with-marine-aerial-refuler-transport-squadron-152-watches-39674061.html
RMC8F8JN–a crewmaster with Marine Aerial Refuler Transport Squadron 152, watches an AV-8B Harrier as it links with the KC-130J Hercules
U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron walk toward a KC-135 in Southwest Asia, March 7, 2022. During Operation Agile Spartan II, aircrew conducted Agile Combat Employment concepts throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, which allows flexibility to operate from any location in a contested environment. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-kc-135-stratotanker-aircrew-assigned-to-the-50th-expeditionary-aerial-refueling-squadron-walk-toward-a-kc-135-in-southwest-asia-march-7-2022-during-operation-agile-spartan-ii-aircrew-conducted-agile-combat-employment-concepts-throughout-the-us-central-command-area-of-responsibility-which-allows-flexibility-to-operate-from-any-location-in-a-contested-environment-image502491503.html
RM2M5ED13–U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron walk toward a KC-135 in Southwest Asia, March 7, 2022. During Operation Agile Spartan II, aircrew conducted Agile Combat Employment concepts throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, which allows flexibility to operate from any location in a contested environment.
Japan. 29th July, 2023. A Lockheed Martin KC130J Super Hercules with the US Marine Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) Known as 'The Sumos' flying near NAF Atsugi airbase. (Photo by Damon Coulter/SOPA Images/Sipa USA) Credit: Sipa USA/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/japan-29th-july-2023-a-lockheed-martin-kc130j-super-hercules-with-the-us-marine-aerial-refueling-transport-squadron-152-vmgr-152-known-as-the-sumos-flying-near-naf-atsugi-airbase-photo-by-damon-coultersopa-imagessipa-usa-credit-sipa-usaalamy-live-news-image565196268.html
RM2RREWH0–Japan. 29th July, 2023. A Lockheed Martin KC130J Super Hercules with the US Marine Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) Known as 'The Sumos' flying near NAF Atsugi airbase. (Photo by Damon Coulter/SOPA Images/Sipa USA) Credit: Sipa USA/Alamy Live News
Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. 4th Nov, 2022. An Aircrew member assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron conducts pre-flight preparations inside a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, November. 4, 2022. The 909th ARS is the premiere force for aerial refueling operations in the Indo-Pacific theater, supporting U.S. forces and regional allies and partners. (photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth) Credit: U.S. Air Force/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/kadena-air-base-okinawa-japan-4th-nov-2022-an-aircrew-member-assigned-to-the-909th-air-refueling-squadron-conducts-pre-flight-preparations-inside-a-kc-135-stratotanker-at-kadena-air-base-japan-november-4-2022-the-909th-ars-is-the-premiere-force-for-aerial-refueling-operations-in-the-indo-pacific-theater-supporting-us-forces-and-regional-allies-and-partners-photo-by-senior-airman-jessi-roth-credit-us-air-forcezuma-press-wire-servicezumapresscomalamy-live-news-image490697886.html
RM2KE964E–Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. 4th Nov, 2022. An Aircrew member assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron conducts pre-flight preparations inside a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, November. 4, 2022. The 909th ARS is the premiere force for aerial refueling operations in the Indo-Pacific theater, supporting U.S. forces and regional allies and partners. (photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth) Credit: U.S. Air Force/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender flight engineer assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron performs pre-flight checks before taking off from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 26, 2019. The KC-10 and its crew performed aerial refueling for the first combat sortie of F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-kc-10-extender-flight-engineer-assigned-to-the-908th-expeditionary-aerial-refueling-squadron-performs-pre-flight-checks-before-taking-off-from-al-dhafra-air-base-united-arab-emirates-april-26-2019-the-kc-10-and-its-crew-performed-aerial-refueling-for-the-first-combat-sortie-of-f-35a-lightning-iis-assigned-to-the-4th-expeditionary-fighter-squadron-us-air-force-photo-by-staff-sgt-chris-drzazgowski-image245015515.html
RMT6HBP3–A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender flight engineer assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron performs pre-flight checks before taking off from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 26, 2019. The KC-10 and its crew performed aerial refueling for the first combat sortie of F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski)
United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, 154th Wing from Hickam Air Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/united-states-air-force-usaf-boeing-kc-135r-stratotanker-aerial-refueling-aircraft-from-the-203rd-air-refueling-squadron-154th-wing-from-hickam-air-image364862989.html
RF2C5GXD1–United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, 154th Wing from Hickam Air
T-255, a McDonnell Douglas KDC-10 operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force, at Prestwick International Airport in Ayrshire. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-t-255-a-mcdonnell-douglas-kdc-10-operated-by-the-royal-netherlands-165892667.html
RMKHW1P3–T-255, a McDonnell Douglas KDC-10 operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force, at Prestwick International Airport in Ayrshire.
US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker arriving at RAF Fairdford for the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-kc-135r-stratotanker-arriving-at-raf-fairdford-for-the-2018-royal-international-air-tattoo-image213715702.html
RMPBKGFJ–US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker arriving at RAF Fairdford for the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo
A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilot from the 350th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron prepares to refuel F/A-18D Hornet aircraft during a mission supporting a dynamic force employment over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 18, 2021. DFEs enhance Central Command’s ability to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-kc-135-stratotanker-aircraft-pilot-from-the-350th-expeditionary-aerial-refueling-squadron-prepares-to-refuel-fa-18d-hornet-aircraft-during-a-mission-supporting-a-dynamic-force-employment-over-the-us-central-command-area-of-responsibility-may-18-2021-dfes-enhance-central-commands-ability-to-deter-aggression-and-promote-security-and-stability-within-the-area-of-responsibility-image442370616.html
RM2GKKM6G–A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilot from the 350th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron prepares to refuel F/A-18D Hornet aircraft during a mission supporting a dynamic force employment over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 18, 2021. DFEs enhance Central Command’s ability to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the area of responsibility.
A C-17A Globemaster III aircraft from the 729th Airlift Squadron approaches a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the 336th Air Refueling Squadron during an aerial refueling training mission over the Pacific Ocean on May 20, 2009.(UPI Photo/Rick Sforza/USAF) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-c-17a-globemaster-iii-aircraft-from-the-729th-airlift-squadron-approaches-a-kc-135r-stratotanker-aircraft-from-the-336th-air-refueling-squadron-during-an-aerial-refueling-training-mission-over-the-pacific-ocean-on-may-20-2009upi-photorick-sforzausaf-image258606096.html
RMW0MEM0–A C-17A Globemaster III aircraft from the 729th Airlift Squadron approaches a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the 336th Air Refueling Squadron during an aerial refueling training mission over the Pacific Ocean on May 20, 2009.(UPI Photo/Rick Sforza/USAF)
Pacific Ocean, United States. 23 January, 2024. A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft with the Hawaiian Raptors Squadron refuels inflight from a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Sentry Aloha 24-01, January 23, 2024 over the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii. Credit: MSgt. Mysti Bicoy/U.S. Air Force/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pacific-ocean-united-states-23-january-2024-a-us-air-force-f-22-raptor-stealth-fighter-aircraft-with-the-hawaiian-raptors-squadron-refuels-inflight-from-a-usaf-kc-135-stratotanker-during-exercise-sentry-aloha-24-01-january-23-2024-over-the-pacific-ocean-hawaii-credit-msgt-mysti-bicoyus-air-forcealamy-live-news-image594669273.html
RM2WFDEM9–Pacific Ocean, United States. 23 January, 2024. A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft with the Hawaiian Raptors Squadron refuels inflight from a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Sentry Aloha 24-01, January 23, 2024 over the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii. Credit: MSgt. Mysti Bicoy/U.S. Air Force/Alamy Live News
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft from the 335th Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the 911th Air Refueling Squadron over North Carolina during a training mission Dec. 17, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-f-15e-strike-eagle-aircraft-from-the-335th-fighter-squadron-receives-fuel-from-a-kc-135r-stratotanker-aircraft-from-the-911th-air-refueling-squadron-over-north-carolina-during-a-training-mission-dec-17-2010-us-air-force-photo-by-staff-sgt-michael-b-kellerreleased-image452894586.html
RM2H8R3JJ–A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft from the 335th Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the 911th Air Refueling Squadron over North Carolina during a training mission Dec. 17, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller/Released)
An F-22A Raptor assigned to the 19th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Hawaii, departs after receiving aerial refueling during a large Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-f-22a-raptor-assigned-to-the-19th-fighter-squadron-joint-base-pearl-harborhickam-hawaii-departs-after-receiving-aerial-refueling-during-a-large-image602714591.html
RF2X0G0H3–An F-22A Raptor assigned to the 19th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Hawaii, departs after receiving aerial refueling during a large
A USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker tanker aircraft of the 351st Air Refueling Squadron during a flypast at the RIAT 2017 airshow. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-a-usaf-boeing-kc-135r-stratotanker-tanker-aircraft-of-the-351st-air-165305656.html
RFKGX91C–A USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker tanker aircraft of the 351st Air Refueling Squadron during a flypast at the RIAT 2017 airshow.
An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 23rd Fighter Group, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., peels away after being refueled from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Feb. 26, 2011. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-a-10-thunderbolt-ii-from-the-23rd-fighter-group-moody-air-force-base-ga-peels-away-after-being-refueled-from-a-kc-135-stratotanker-assigned-to-the-340th-expeditionary-air-refueling-squadron-while-flying-over-afghanistan-in-support-of-operation-enduring-freedom-feb-26-2011-image214260912.html
RMPCGBYC–An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 23rd Fighter Group, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., peels away after being refueled from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Feb. 26, 2011.
McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk Draken International, air to air photography Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mcdonnell-douglas-a-4n-skyhawk-draken-international-air-to-air-photography-image634927235.html
RM2YTYC4K–McDonnell Douglas A-4N Skyhawk Draken International, air to air photography
An Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron refuels a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle during a training mission over Okinawa, Japan. The 18th Wing regularly conducts flight training to ensure pilots remain proficient and mission-ready for the common defense of Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-air-force-kc-135-stratotanker-aerial-refueling-aircraft-from-the-95645634.html
RMFFH0YE–An Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron refuels a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle during a training mission over Okinawa, Japan. The 18th Wing regularly conducts flight training to ensure pilots remain proficient and mission-ready for the common defense of Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.
Two EA-18G Growlers from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 depart after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan over the Pacific Ocean March 15, 2022. The U.S. commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan remains ironclad. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command stands ready to respond to any contingency, anywhere in the theater in minimal time. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/two-ea-18g-growlers-from-electronic-attack-squadron-vaq-133-depart-after-receiving-fuel-from-a-kc-135-stratotanker-909th-aerial-refueling-squadron-kadena-air-base-japan-over-the-pacific-ocean-march-15-2022-the-us-commitment-to-the-defense-of-the-republic-of-korea-rok-and-japan-remains-ironclad-us-indo-pacific-command-stands-ready-to-respond-to-any-contingency-anywhere-in-the-theater-in-minimal-time-image502522060.html
RM2M5FT0C–Two EA-18G Growlers from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 depart after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan over the Pacific Ocean March 15, 2022. The U.S. commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan remains ironclad. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command stands ready to respond to any contingency, anywhere in the theater in minimal time.