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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird approaches a boom to receive fuel July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds have been performing for audiences around the world since 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Two F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds form up July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. More than 300 million people in all 50 states and 58 foreign countries have seen the red, white and blue jets in more than 4,000 aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to McConnell, July 30, 2018, in the western skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds are often accompanied from one stop to another by an Air Force tanker aircraft to provide a quick, non-stop route between performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird flies alone July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. The F-16 burn through fuel quickly, requiring the assistance of a tanker aircraft during long-distance flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird flies alone July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to represent the U.S. and its armed forces to foreign nations and project international goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds perform precision aerial maneuvers that demonstrate the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to strengthen morale and esprit de corps among Air Force members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to support Air Force recruiting and retention programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Two F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to reinforce public confidence in the Air Force and demonstrate the professional competence of Air Force members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from a KC-135 Statotanker, assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds were refueled three times during a flight back to their home station, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to McConnell Air Force, Kansas, July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. Six thunderbirds were refueled three separate times during the flight towards Denver, Colorado. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Aerospace Ground Equipment: Out with the old, in with the new

Airman 1st Class Jeremy Byrd, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, crimps a wire connector on a self-generating nitrogen servicing cart July 2, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. AGE Airmen repair old equipment used to keep the KC-135 mission ready, with the KC-46 Pegasus mission coming to McConnell AGE will more equipment to maintain but it is 30 years newer and should require considerably less work to keep running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Aerospace Ground Equipment: Out with the old, in with the new

Airman 1st Class Devan Lindsey, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment servicing journeyman, refuels an 86 power cart July 2, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 86 power cart provides energy to the KC-135 Stratotanker for maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Aerospace Ground Equipment: Out with the old, in with the new

In a recent storm the base’s B-47 Stratojet static display had its left wing ripped off during the quick, strong bursts of wind at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Fortunately, the KC-46 Pegasus jacks are able to be used to repair the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Aerospace Ground Equipment: Out with the old, in with the new

KC-46 Pegasus aerospace ground equipment sit to the left of their KC-135 Stratotanker counterparts, the first set of equipment are air conditioning units and the second set are air-start carts July 2, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The new aircraft is 15 percent larger than the KC-135 airframe, which requires the equipment used to maintain the aircraft to be bigger and sturdier. The equipment is also built for longevity and is loaded with features, which makes the items even larger and heavier than the 30-year-older predecessors. Across the board the KC-46’s equipment weighs much more than its KC-135 counterpart; for instance, the KC-135’s air-start cart weighs in at 4,720 pounds whereas the KC-46’s cart comes in weighing 13,410 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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B-24s at Ploesti Raid

B-24s at treetop level as they pass through the target area during the Ploesti Raid
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22nd ARW Airmen load cargo onto KC-135

A forklift waits to place cargo into a KC-135 Stratotanker March 30, 2018, at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. Two forklifts provided the ability to load each KC-135 at a fast pace, which allowed the aircraft to be loaded in approximately two hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd ARW Airmen load cargo onto KC-135

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing load cargo into a KC-135 Stratotanker, March 30, 2018, at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. The Airmen traveled with their own equipment during an exercise to test their ability to work without external help. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd ARW Airmen load cargo onto KC-135

A KC-135 Stratotanker receives cargo, March 30, 2018, at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing worked as a team to quickly and efficiently load the cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd ARW Airmen load cargo onto KC-135

Airmen assigned to the 350th Air Refueling Squadron prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive cargo, March 30, 2018, at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. Boom operators worked on their assigned jets to efficiently load cargo before returning from an exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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