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air refueling
(redirected from Aerial refueling)

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The capability to refuel aircraft in flight, which extends presence, increases range, and serves as a force multiplier. Also called AR.


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Five US Senators urged President Barack Obama on Friday to deny Boeing's commercial rival Airbus a politically charged contract to build a fleet of US aerial refueling tankers.
Five US Senators urged President Barack Obama on Friday to deny Boeing's commercial rival Airbus a politically charged contract to build a fleet of US aerial refueling tankers.
And with that, the era of aerial refueling was ushered in, an era that would quickly evolve and become one of the most significant contributors to air power and air superiority for America's Air Force.
 
 
 
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