124th FW Airmen experience A-10s from a refueler’s view

Airmen assigned to the 350th Air Refueling Squadron walk to a KC-135 Stratotanker March 29, 2018, at Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho. The McConnell team provided a flight for Airmen, assigned to the 124th Fighter Wing, to familiarize them with the KC-135’s aerial refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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124th FW Airmen experience A-10s from a refueler’s view

McConnell aircrew speak to passengers from the 124th Fighter Wing inside of a KC-135 Stratotanker March 29, 2018, at Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho. The Airmen were able to experience air refueling and watch their own A-10 Thunderbolt II in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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124th FW Airmen experience A-10s from a refueler’s view

Two A-10 Thunderbolt II’s fly in formation March 29, 2018, over Idaho. The A-10 has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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124th FW Airmen experience A-10s from a refueler’s view

An A-10 Thunderbolt II maintainer from the 124th Fighter Wing watches a 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker refuel his unit’s A-10 March 29, 2018, over Idaho. The A-10 is specially designed for close air support of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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124th FW Airmen experience A-10s from a refueler’s view

A KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, refuels an A-10 Thunderbolt II March 29, 2018, over Idaho. With Aerial refueling from a KC-135, the A-10 can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low altitude and low visibility conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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124th FW Airmen experience A-10s from a refueler’s view

Published April 6, 2018
By Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Airmen assigned to the 350th Air Refueling Squadron walk to a KC-135 Stratotanker March 29, 2018, at Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho. The McConnell team provided a flight for Airmen, assigned to the 124th Fighter Wing, to familiarize them with the KC-135’s aerial refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)