Aerial refueling, the process of transferring fuel from a tanker to a receiver midair, is quite useful as it allows jets to fly longer and further. However, undertaking the procedure is a lot more complicated than it seems. This is because the tanker has a relatively small area to safely refuel an aircraft. This part of the procedure has two risks: going too far and breaching the area. #engineering #aerospace | Interesting Engineering

We are starting our look into the history of aerial refueling. #kb50 #aerialrefueling #pimaairandspacemuseum #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari | Boneyard Safari

Aerial refueling footage of the 171st Air Refueling Squadron, 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard refueling aircraft (F-16s and A-10s). | War History Online

Here’s how mid-air refueling works: A specially outfitted tanker aircraft flies in tight formation with the receiving plane, matching its speed and altitude with precision. Using either a refueling boom or a hose-and-drogue system, the tanker extends the equipment needed to deliver fuel.The receiving aircraft carefully maneuvers into position and connects to the apparatus. Once linked, fuel is transferred mid-flight while both planes remain airborne. This highly coordinated operation is crucial