Many U.S. military operations rely on the work of pilots flying midair refueling tankers, including the KC-135 Stratotanker. Charlie D'Agata visited U.S. forces stationed at a Royal Air Force base in Mildenhall, England, to learn about "the gas stations of the sky."
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The midair refueling pilots that keep U.S. military operations going around the world
Many U.S. military operations rely on the work of pilots flying midair refueling tankers, including the KC-135 Stratotanker. Charlie D'Agata visited U.S. forces stationed at a Royal Air Force base in Mildenhall, England, to learn about "the gas stations of the sky."
Published July 15, 2026, 2:22 PM
Updated July 15, 2026, 2:41 PM5.0K
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