In-flight refueling mission showcases aircraft interoperability

Joint in-flight refueling mission showcases aircraft interoperability


5/24/2012 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 81st Fighter Squadron flies beside a 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker out of Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England during an orientation flight for 25 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen and spouses here May 23. The Airmen and spouses flew on a 351st ARS KC-135 stationed out of RAF Mildenhall during an in-flight refueling of 81st and 480th Fighter Squadron aircraft from Spangdahlem AB. The 351st ARS and 52nd FW aircrew train together to enhance their interoperability to perform in-flight refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew B. Fredericks/Released)