A KC-135 Stratotanker departs from the flight line on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 10, 2019. The KC-135 is an aerial refueling aircraft – its primary fueling method utilizes the tanker’s boom. The boom is a long adjustable tube, which is controlled by a boom operator. The boom – situated toward the tail-end of the aircraft – is extended and inserted into the aircraft receiving fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett)
Date Taken: | 09.10.2019 |
Date Posted: | 09.13.2019 00:11 |
Photo ID: | 5745802 |
VIRIN: | 190910-F-BH261-033 |
Resolution: | 3552x2368 |
Size: | 5.56 MB |
Location: | ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, SOUTH DAKOTA, US |
Web Views: | 45 |
Downloads: | 11 |
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