In-flight refueling

Created by Glenn E. Chatfield

Some "familiarization flights" I took as an air traffic controller.

The one giving fuel is 59-1450, the receiver is 58-0124. Seen from left cockpit window, sitting behind pilot of another KC-135. Just did breakaway.

Refueling A-7s over Estherville, IA

Refueling A-7s over Estherville, IA

Refueling A-7s over Estherville, IA

Refueling A-7s over Estherville, IA

Refueling A-7s over Estherville, IA

Agony 26 shot from a KC-135

Agony 26 shot from a KC-135

Agony 26 shot from a KC-135

Agony 26 shot from a KC-135

Refueling mission

Refueling mission

Refueling mission

Refueling mission

Refueling mission

Refueling mission

Refueling mission

Refueling mission

Refueling mission

Shot taken from the window of a KC-135 after refueling.

Seen from another KC-135A. Was KC-135A in photo, became KC-135R then KC-135T

Seen from another KC-135A

Seen from another KC-135A

Seen from another KC-135A

Seen from another KC-135A, heading to refuel from a 3rd tanker. Was KC-135A in photo, became KC-135R then KC-135T

Seen from another KC-135A. Was KC-135A in photo, became KC-135R then KC-135T

Seen from another KC-135A, just breaking away from refueling

Seen from cockpit of another KC-135. Waiting for receiver

Seen from cockpit of another KC-135

The one giving fuel is 59-1450, the receiver is 58-0124.

The one giving fuel is 59-1450, the receiver is 58-0124.

The one giving fuel is 59-1450, the receiver is 58-0124. Seen from left cockpit window, sitting behind pilot of another KC-135. Just did breakaway.

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