A crucial part of the U.S. operation against Iran has been the Royal Air Force station in Suffolk, England, where the Air Force operates one of its key in-air refueling stations. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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A look at the U.S. military's gas stations of the sky
A crucial part of the U.S. operation against Iran has been the Royal Air Force station in Suffolk, England, where the Air Force operates one of its key in-air refueling stations. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Published July 15, 2026, 1:11 PM
Updated July 15, 2026, 1:40 PM2.9K
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