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single-point refueling — A method of refueling an aircraft from a single point. The fueling hose is attached to this point, and the correct tank valves are opened. Single point refueling is normally referred to as pressure refueling. However, some aircraft are gravity… … Aviation dictionary
Aerial refueling — A C 17 Globemaster refuels through the boom of a Boeing KC 135 Stratotanker … Wikipedia
319th Air Refueling Wing — Infobox Military Unit unit name=319th Air Refueling Wing caption= 319th Air Refueling Wing Shield dates= 19 June 1942 present country=United States allegiance= branch=Air Force type=Air Refueling role= size=2,600 command structure=Air Mobility… … Wikipedia
List of USAF Air Refueling Wings assigned to Strategic Air Command — The United States Air Force s Strategic Air Command began to be assigned air refuelling wings soon after it was activated in 1949,. Initially equipped with KB 29s (1949 1956), KC 97s (1951 1990), KC 135s (1951 1991) and KC 10s (1981 1990).11th… … Wikipedia
Post-Attack Command and Control System — The Post Attack Command and Control System (PACCS) was a network of communication sites (both ground and airborne) for use before, during and after a nuclear attack on the United States. PACCS was designed to ensure that National Command… … Wikipedia
Fulton surface-to-air recovery system — The Fulton surface to air recovery system (STARS) is a system used by the United States Air Force and United States Navy for retrieving persons on the ground from a MC 130E Combat Talon I aircraft. It involves using an overall type harness and a… … Wikipedia
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender — KC 10 Extender A United States Ai … Wikipedia
Natural gas vehicle — NGV redirects here. For the art gallery in Melbourne, Australia, see National Gallery of Victoria. Fueling (Fiat Multipla) … Wikipedia
B-47 Stratojet — Infobox Aircraft name=B 47 Stratojet type=Strategic bomber manufacturer=Boeing caption=Boeing B 47E 65 BW (AF Serial No. 51 5257) during rocket assisted takeoff test. designer= first flight=17 December 1947 introduced=June 1951 retired=1966, B… … Wikipedia
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker — Boeing KC 135 Stratotanker … Deutsch Wikipedia
