A U.S. Air Force KC-135 boom operator assigned to the
Summary
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 boom operator assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron operates a boom to provide fuel to a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a aerial refueling mission near the coast of the Horn of Africa, Sept. 15, 2018. Air refueling is a vital component of flying operations, allowing aircraft to stay airborne longer and support U.S. and coalition forces in the air and on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keith James)
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Date
15/09/2018
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