Aerial refueling started as nothing more than two aircraft flying in close proximity, a hose and a gas can. The flight of the Question Mark proved the concept that refueling an aircraft from another in-flight could be accomplished. As the air component of the U.S. Transportation Command, Air Mobility Command is comprised of a #TotalForce effort able to respond anywhere in the world in a matter of hours. Air refuelers are the backbone of global reach, increasing coalition and U.S. aircraft’s rang

What happens when you have to complete a mid-air refuel in bad weather? The C-17 Globemaster knows exactly how to persevere through these tough situations. 🎥Air Warriors: C-17 | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation