US Air Force completes first commercial air-to-air refueling of fighter aircraft

U.S. Air Force Captain Melanie Valentin, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares to enter the seat of an F‐16 Fighting Falcon to take off from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 6, 2023. Pilots from the 36th FS flew to the Republic of Singapore to participate in Commando Sling 23. CS23 is a Pacific Air Forces‐ sponsored bilateral training event with the Republic of Singapore Air Force designed to increase interoperability and improve alliance capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier

VIRIN: 231106-F-YU621-1023.JPG

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NIKON Z 6

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24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

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28/10

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1/200

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640

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