This Is What An In-Air Gasman Sees When Refueling An F-35 Lightening [Photo]

The 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.