McConnell KC-46 refuels Thunderbirds

Two U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" wait to be refueled by a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46 crew offloaded approximately 75,000 pounds of fuel to the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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McConnell KC-46 refuels Thunderbirds

A U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" waits to be refueled by a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46 crew offloaded approximately 75,000 pounds of fuel to the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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McConnell KC-46 refuels Thunderbirds

A U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" wait to be refueled by a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46 crew offloaded approximately 75,000 pounds of fuel to the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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McConnell KC-46 refuels Thunderbirds

A U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" waits to be refueled by a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46 crew offloaded approximately 75,000 pounds of fuel to the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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McConnell KC-46 refuels Thunderbirds

A U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" wait to be refueled by a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46 crew offloaded approximately 75,000 pounds of fuel to the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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McConnell KC-46 refuels Thunderbirds

A U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" waits to be refueled by a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46 crew offloaded approximately 75,000 pounds of fuel to the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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McConnell KC-46 refuels Thunderbirds

Published June 23, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Paula Arce
22nd Air Refueling Wing

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Two U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" wait to be refueled by a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46 crew offloaded approximately 75,000 pounds of fuel to the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)