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This Is What An In-Air Gasman Sees When Refueling An F-35 Lightening [Photo]
This Is What An In-Air Gasman Sees When Refueling An F-35 Lightening [Photo]
Jeremy BenderFeb 7, 2014, 16:28 IST
twitter.comThe U.S. Department of Defense just shared an out-of-this-world photo on Twitter.This is what refueling tanker operators see when they go to the pump and take part in refueling missions.The plane refueling is an F-35 Lightning, developed by Lockheed Martin. The F-35 is a multirole fighter, combining advanced stealth ability with the speed and agility of a fighter.Aerial refueling allows pilots to stay in the air longer before landing. It also has the added benefit of allowing a plane to take off with a heavier than usual payload since it's tanks can always be topped off in-air.
