Aerial Refueling Operations

Military aircraft engage in aerial refueling during training exercises, showcasing various planes in flight, including B-52s and A-10s.

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a routine Bomber Task Force mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 19, 2024. BTF missions are designed to showcase Pacific Air Forces ability to deter, deny, and dominate any influence or aggression from adversaries or competitors.  Air Force
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a routine Bomber Task Force mission over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 19, 2024. BTF missions are designed to showcase Pacific Air Forces ability to deter, deny, and dominate any influence or aggression from adversaries or competitors. Air Force