French🇫🇷 Rafale Fighter Jets Refueled from American Tanker Over the Sahara

[@ulflyng]

It took Nato less time to make a standardized nozzle than the phone industry to make a common charger

[@dallasyap3064]

Lmao so true

[@mracer8]

Unless you are using Apple, Cel Phone have use common charger 15 yrs ago! are you smoking crack?

[@kingextorp2478]

Apple is the worst

[@SeawolfSpirit]

lol !

[@lionel293]

Sorry, but these kind of nozzles equiped french C135F since: feb 1964!

[@Panzerblitz]

This is how an American French love story begin, awesome pictures.

[@Lebretonvenitien]

Excellent de te croiser hors de ta chaine😊

[@romandecaesar4782]

More like how a sexually transmitted disease begins.

[@1Barsamian]

Actually the French are our oldest allies; the love affair you mention actually first begin during the American Revolution and continues to this day. 😊

[@francocanuck]

iF YOU RELECT TRUMP EVERYTHING COULD BE TOAST--@@1Barsamian

[@gillesrenaud6926]

And kids will be perfectly bilingual

[@jesuismika]

I'm sure it'snt the first time they met, otherwise a french pilot would have brought flowers, and french wine ! 🇫🇷

[@Blue-browser]

Va savoir ?

[@nicolaslemery8203]

Ah oui vous avez vu son ''doux regard'' je suis sur qu'ils se connaissent 😅😅😅😅😉🥂🥂🤫

[@citizenb9318]

ou des mignardises :)

[@paulcarfantan6688]

@@nicolaslemery8203 L`amour toujours l`amour. Lol

[@FreedomEagles100]

"French" women don't do that anymore. They would bring a hijab and a curan to impose islam to the woman. Just like in the UK.

[@yetti423]

the french have made something special.

[@dv9614]

Always

[@richards.9694]

@@dv9614 Not Always - Toujours !

[@martinjrgensen8234]

The Rafale is a damn pretty plane❤

[@ph11p3540]

As elegant as a French supermodel. The fuelee is also supermodel material

[@davtos.witc5243]

Pas que joli !

[@quiviger77]

on top of that : ITAR free !!!

[@nathanjora7627]

Yeah, when compared to the euro fighter it always makes me think of the « you vs the guy she’s telling you not to worry about » meme 😂

[@tokitokupe]

"Merci jolie demoiselle" for the refuel :p

[@charles-jo9dd]

most beautiful military aircraft 🇫🇷🇺🇸

[@DanSlotea]

SR-71 chuckling in the background.

[@charles-jo9dd]

@@DanSlotea aircraft or spaceship?😁

[@DanSlotea]

@@charles-jo9dd SR-71 never flew anywhere close to space, so aircraft. :)

[@sergfreeman2987]

F22🔥😅

[@PierreR115]

@@sergfreeman2987 F22/SR71 look cool and powerful, but nowhere close as beautiful and elegant as the Mirage family or the Rafale. Two completely different categories, each king of their own

[@armen2986]

It's one of the most beautiful fighting birds created in the world... 🤩

[@doobybrother21]

right behind the raptor

[@JohnWick_jr]

​@@doobybrother21Raptor definitely not, but YF-23 was close.

[@doobybrother21]

to each his own bad taste I guess@@JohnWick_jr

[@Master_champ_24]

Looks more like an F-16. Indian airforce also operates the rafael F3R variant. Looks like twin-engine Falcons when they fly past.

[@akshaynyaharkar]

I know we are talking about fighters but XB-70 Valkryrie is the best looking military airplace then SU 27 -30-35 family, then F22 -SR71- Rafale- SU57- Eurofighter typhoon

[@chuckswinden1635]

An aerial ballet, incredible training and abilities all around.

[@smrtnz5995]

I worked on those tankers and the Sac command post KC-135’s 49 years ago at Offutt AFB Nebraska. I was 20 years old and one of the few women aircraft electricians. The tool box, multimeter and tech repair manuals I carried up that ladder weighed close to 1/2 what I weighed. My favorite birds were the F-4’s and Hueys I worked on in Korea wish I could have kept one of each to just tinker on. Made me the gearhead I still am today.

[@kaydesign]

Official Aviation Rule: If it looks good it probably flies good 😊🇫🇷

[@SanDiegoHarry1]

ahem F4 ahem

[@six6617]

​@@SanDiegoHarry1eh well, call it a statistical anomaly 😂 Either that, or just say it looks like shit 😅

[@2fly59]

C’est exactement ce que disait Marcel Dassault à propos de ses avions. 👍

[@toneyo4794]

That’s why my pick goes to the F-15 Strike Eagle. It’s just athletic looking. The Rafale is a great plane reminded me the F-16 Falcon.

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

SR-71 pilots were literally called “sled drivers” because of how bad it flew

[@viking-norge115]

A beautiful woman ... a beautiful jet ... a beautiful day ... jackpot , buddy !!! ... thanks !!!!!

[@viking-norge115]

@@ChristianG-bx5jq 😊😉👍

[@valoulama5232]

@@ChristianG-bx5jq 🤣🤣🤣

[@BigMuff75]

simp

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

she's pretty

[@nicolaslemery8203]

Oui je trouve aussi que l'US air Force A de jolies navigantes🤭🤫🤫🤫 C'est peut être pour ça que ''l'armée de l'Air '' aime bien s'entraîner aux US😉

[@michaelmancini5773]

The Rafale is also landing on American carriers , the French and American Military actually have incredible synergy in their joint venture maneuvers , just like the Brits, and Japanese, this is one reason the Chinese fear us, how America dovetails our abilities with our allies

[@misterthemad994]

French aircraft carriers have been equiped with american made steam powered catapults since the 1960s ; to make sure that their planes could land on american carriers, french aircraft manufacturers just had to make sure that they could land on their own carriers ; they have the same technology and protocols as american ones, but they're smaller 😂. (France used to have 2 aircraft carriers, and Charles de Gaulle was supposed to have a sister ship, but government greed prevented it.)

[@leneanderthalien]

@@misterthemad994 yep, but the older french carriers like Foch and Clemenceau had cable attachement launch catapults, so was not compatible to the US aircrafts like FA18, at this times did the french navy use Breguet Alizé, Super Etendard and F8FN Crusaders

[@veemann3158]

Don't you think we should keep it that way? if you do, there is only one choice this November, and none of it is orange.

[@pascalborin8648]

​@@veemann3158il se passera quoi en novembre

[@kaa13]

Every French Navy pilot has to be certified by the US Navy on Us Aircraft Carrier.

[@dennisgraham3087]

The Rafale is a decent looking aircraft.... BUT my Heart goes to the... MIRAGE !!!

[@wazzer2348]

Yeah, but I can't go past the Saab 35 Draken.....Considering its age still a beautiful plane.

[@dennisgraham3087]

I know what you mean. Me ? I Preferred the Viggen.

[@mrthingy9072]

@@dennisgraham3087"Oh wow, compressor stall again? Or is Sven in the back seat banging on the engine with a sledgehammer?" Viggens had major problems with compressor stall.

[@dennisgraham3087]

@@mrthingy9072 LOL I know. Right ?

[@dennisgraham3087]

@@mrthingy9072 yep. It certainly has its issues. But it has some very nice looks to it and was very fast.

[@d.e.2526]

The dream of any of us frenchmen : being lost in the desert, parched as a bone and here comes a beautiful american lady with a much needed drink. And this smile ! 😍

[@oldgoat142]

Je suis absolument d'accord avec vous!

[@laurentpreto2189]

pas faux !🙃

[@Gbombed]

NATO countries usually help each other in situations like this. Nothing unusual. 🇺🇸🇫🇷💪💪 Face it man the Raphael is a hot item. I'm surprised the US have not purchased a few of these.

[@Jugement]

​@@GbombedIts Ra-fa-le. Means either Gust of wind or Burst of fire depending on the context

[@Georges4115]

Rafale • Equipped with 6 SAFRAN AASM 3 guidance modes: inertial, GPS and laser • TALIOS laser designation pod from THALES • 30 mm 30M791 barrel from NEXTER. • AA MICA IR NG - MICA EM NG missiles. From MBDA. In this version • SPECTRA defense system

[@Lol-rx7sx]

Et le KC-135 : une BOMBE !!!😊

[@franciscouderq1100]

Strategi you could not tell the pilot gender and name 🤣

[@Georges4115]

@@franciscouderq1100 28 years old, kick boxing, be careful who rubs it gets pricked.

[@Platycqb]

Most of the Rafale shown here are carrying GBU-12 (or 49, hard to tell).

[@Georges4115]

@@Platycqb Difficult to say 250 kg GBU or Safran AASM

[@NicofromParis]

So cool and efficient French jet 🤩

[@gordonbergslien30]

I grew up with the spectre of the Cold War hanging over my head. I never thought it would come back. It's important that the Western Alliance stays strong and nations work together to deter aggression.

[@honumoorea873]

You are dreaming right...?

[@Ron-j3t]

I guess everyone thinks differently, but ive been joking about how naive people are since the walll came down.​@Ammopoint

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

it is no where close to coming back gtfo lmaoooo get your head out of the liberal lunacies

[@fabricefauconnier2358]

Well Ive never been abused by this falling wall. Ive said to anyone in 1991 that the russians were keeping their nuclear weapons but many laughed at me. Now I hope trump won't be elected again for Natos article 5 would be blown away..

[@katherineberger6329]

100%. Dolt45 wants to align himself with dictators and autocrats like Xi and Putin and it's our job as Americans and lovers of freedom to stop him.

[@ClassicCyclingCC]

There is a reason the US and France have always fought together throughout their history; They have the best looking women!

[@jean-christophefouquet9553]

Indeed. And fighters

[@cusoonmyfriend3738]

frenchies dont have any walmart

[@retiredusn3701]

@@cusoonmyfriend3738 oh yes they do. The equivalent, started two years (1960) before USA Walmart as the first hypermarket in France, is called Carrefour. I looks like a huge Walmart.

[@castor2000]

​@@jeanmichel.g3113they didn't the us soldier had a record of rape.

[@Spido68_the_spectator]

​@@cusoonmyfriend3738Considering how it failed in Germany it wouldn't succeed here. But we have like 6 super and hypermarket giants to choose from, to which you can add lidl

[@マグロンマクドナルド]

いつ見てもフランスの戦闘機はカッコイイな！✨

[@valentinrognon5364]

Merci 😇

[@gregutdmglaucos3757]

ありがとう Heureusement qu'il y à Google traduction

[@crymieze9003]

2:11, something was said between the US lady and the french pilot. ❤

[@gillesmatheronpro]

Merci pour le verre ! La prochaine tournée est pour nous. Thanks for the drink ! Next one is on us. ✋😉👌

[@reginapolo3357]

A French kiss if I've ever saw one...awsome!

[@olivierpuyou3621]

Holala monsieur, je suis choqué. No such thing in the army, it's inappropriate and as a Frenchman I'm absolutely shocked by the emotion.😉

[@reginapolo3357]

@@olivierpuyou3621 ok

[@reginapolo3357]

@@olivierpuyou3621 ok

[@BillyColeII-dr6dk]

We're in good hands America....salute to our nation's finest young men and women.....Salute!

[@reubenstevenson-w9o]

something about the rafale is just so sexy, it might just be the best looking fighter/multi roll ever. even tho jet fighters generally all look cool. No bias either im from New Zealand and we have nothing.

[@RR-us2kp]

Well New Zealand has one thing they don't have. Peace

[@fredericbesson7923]

You have one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I'm French and I love the new zelland

[@aj-2savage896]

Tanker is from the unit that was "The Bloody Hundredth" (100th BG) in WW2, who is the subject of the new Masters of the Air series.

[@michaelrunnels7660]

The video includes some footage of refueling from a KC-10. If a left hand of someone lying on their stomach is guiding the boom, it's a KC-135. If a right hand of someone sitting in a seat is guiding the boom, it's a KC-10.

[@utubosan]

いつ見ても何度見てもどれを見ても、曲芸飛行すぎて胃が痛くなるｗ

[@dsgp7835]

Do these French pilots know how pretty the gas station attendant is?

[@pierre-frederickgalland5810]

Yeah !! That's why they flew 1000 miles to refuell... ;-)

[@brutusbarnabus8098]

@@pierre-frederickgalland5810touche monsieur touche 😄

[@tikou8377]

Je pense qu'il a fait le plein ce coup si !^^

[@kparsa1]

I was thinking the same thing but didn't want to be that guy..lol

[@JohnSmith-qj9tb]

They can see them :) They know!

[@GremlinJunior]

Les images sont magnifiques 👏🏻👍🏻 Merci les tanquers 😉

[@Relayer6a]

It seems like a small thing, but it's not. Being able to do this strengthens the effectiveness of the alliance.

[@n3v3rforgott3n9]

It basically means France can use the massive US tanker fleet to also "project" their power when needed. So you don't only have to only worry about the USAF but all of our allies as well.

[@christinejenkins4698]

Tell that to Trump.

[@Relayer6a]

@@christinejenkins4698Is Trump against joint military exorcises with our allies? I'm not aware of this. I actually think you are just making it up.

[@rajeshkanungo6627]

@@Relayer6a He wants to do away with NATO. He hates the French, the British, the Germans, etc. He only loves dictators like Putin, Orban, Kim, etc.

[@coachafella]

@@Relayer6a He's often talked of abandoning NATO. You didn't know that?

[@skaven3188]

Always nice to see our forces working together. Vive l'alliance Franco-Americaine !!

[@jby1geges447]

🙏

[@cusoonmyfriend3738]

it doesnt serve neither the frenchies or america, it is all about zog

[@jonathanlecavelier3591]

well said

[@準人-q2b]

ラファールはコンパクトながらもしっかり作られている戦闘機に思います。 なかなかです。

[@claudedarche8593]

Oui comme dans l'automobile avec Alpine A110 qui fabriqué à Dieppe magnifique automobile

[@ezequielmorales4221]

She is GORGEOUS

[@PaxBritannica34563]

Yes the Rafale is quite the looker. The female boom operator was pretty too.

[@ezequielmorales4221]

@@PaxBritannica34563 IKR

[@jeffpunisher7569]

Ils sont magnifiques Ces Rafales !

[@dominique4700]

vous êtes sûr de ne penser qu'aux avions ????????????????????????????????????????????

[@W1ckedRcL]

Damn. Probe driver is cutie af. Great flying from the whole crew. French pilots aren't bad either.

[@TejPandit11]

These ASMR videos are getting truly elaborate.

[@Celebmacil]

What a cool video. I had the opportunity to fly in a KC-135 from Oregon to Hawaii for annual training one year when I was in the Oregon Army National Guard, even got to stay in the refueling crew position for a long period of time over the Pacific Ocean. The view was spectacular, but it got pretty chilly. Great memories.

[@patlelion]

France 🇫🇷 and USA 🇺🇸, believe me! It is a force not to never neglect nor underestimate! Ever

[@philippelahlah4024]

La france oui

[@harlech2]

Don't know who that Boomflyer is, but she is a CUTIE!

[@W1ckedRcL]

Right?? Super cute. Great flying too.

[@denislaouenan5553]

She's like come here little frenchy

[@mrthingy9072]

I love to see cooperation between the US and our allies (that a certain bigot is doing his level best to drive away.) Back in the 80s when I was stationed in Europe, I had the pleasure of working with allied NATO and non-NATO servicemen and women and it was always awesome. I honestly miss those times.

[@jean-Pierre-bt8xw]

Former staff sergeant in the french forces based in Germany, 2nd to platoon leader on AMX 30B, I used to work with the 1st US armoured cav brig in Ramstein... Then I totally agree... I miss the good ol nights in Trier(Rhineland), in the Irish pub there ;) I have exchanged my Elite infantry batalion coin for the coin of the "oil and support" service of the USAAF of Bitburg or Spangdhalem (can't recall which base it was)... Now Master sergeant in french gendarmerie, leader of a gendarmerie station. 30 years of service, still in race, twice injuried, in which a NDE (explosives, and the second bullet). No regret. Our gov may sometimes have bad relationship, but it has never been the case between servicemen. Then your comment is very well appreciated :)

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

Delusional

[@Vladpryde]

LOL, okay, now back to your "Free Palestine" riots with all the other Socialist Jew haters.

[@larryweiss2710]

One thing the Ukraine war has done is increased interoperability of NATO forces with each other. Be it command and control, logistics, common weapons and tactics, and even more. Makes NATO a much better fighting force and more efficient.

[@Roguespartan072]

20 year later in France or the USA: Dad who you meet mom ? She refuel my rafale over warzone.

[@jeanrenaissance309]

Vivement le Rafale F5 avec ses drones !!

[@ericmarciano075]

I didn't know the USAF KC135 cockpit was so modern, good retrofit

[@thewatcher5271]

That Was Pretty Cool! Would Like To Have Heard The French Pilots Say, "Merci" But I'm Sure They Appreciated It. Thank You.

[@thibaultx730]

beautiful girl + beautiful jet ❤ 🇨🇵🇺🇲❤

[@francoismonier1062]

What a smile ! ❤️🇫🇷🥰

[@Olivier-cr8ri]

Quel merveilleux accouplement !

[@FirebirdPower-vm2ri]

The girl is so 😝🤩😍😜🥰😋 BEAUTIFUL 💖🔥💖🔥 salutations from 17F French Navy Squadron

[@thierrydesu]

The French Air Force should do that every day. Fuel is taxed less in the United States.

[@maxbgd]

Awesome - Incroyable 😍🇨🇵🇺🇸

[@Gromit801]

Wish there was comm audio.

[@stanleywilliams5343]

This little snap shot is what is known as a force multiplier. One ally helping another to be more effective.

[@danapeck5382]

Deft touch by the boom operator, love the Rafael

[@TheRedStateBlue]

she is way cuter than any female i ever saw in the Marines...

[@alexandregamb]

Yea.. those damn birds take the prettiest girls :(

[@RR-us2kp]

Well to their credit, they are marines. They probably have to shave their beards daily

[@patlelion]

We all know why the frenchies are choosing that American tanker instead of their own 😊😉

[@John-su6jt]

And we all know why she was a candidate for the mission when she knew it was French pilots

[@philippeplouchart8156]

Beautiful Alliance. Vive l'alliance!

[@alberteinsteinthejew]

She’s so pretty

[@tyrantrex734]

Can't use uggos for propaganda

[@Kingsfordsn]

Gosh she's beautiful

[@markberryhill2715]

That was too freakin cool 😎! Love it!

[@alphonsealfred7337]

It's a beautiful common cohésion, hoping that politics does not break this force

[@philippelahlah4024]

Sa se brise déjà

[@loulouchris1085]

Thanks USA

[@danp5073]

This is how new planes are made

[@thibaultarnaud9535]

🇨🇵-🇺🇲 💪

[@isabellechartrand428]

Incroyable you are de best gloire à vous tous et toutes God bless❤️♥️🌺🥰

[@76notam]

une belle coopération Franco -Américaine ! de beaux avions de combats Rafale ..avec une belle femme au "refueling" nos pilotes devaient être heureux ..lol..thanks a lot :)

[@gandigooglegandigoogle7202]

the quality of that aircraft is amazing !

[@theol6790]

Looks like she's in love of our magnificent Rafales

[@MeeesterBond17]

They're damn sexy aircraft. Can't blame her. 😊

[@liquidusblue]

team work makes the dream work

[@BreizhZoneHaunted]

You doing a good job guys ! Merci pour le plein 😃👍 💙🤍❤

[@Lex5576]

Gorgeous lil'thang back there working the boom. She looks as good in night vision as she does by day.

[@れんとんさーすとん-c3w]

タンカーのこの席って航空機を見る特等席みたい！ うらやましい！

[@jonathanlecavelier3591]

Amazing to see two world power's homemade technology coming together to achieve this incredible feat

[@loulouchris1085]

Bravo aux pilotes.....😮

[@pascalsettimelli449]

magnificent image❤

[@christinegerard4974]

Passionnant ! Merci .

[@henriachalme443]

Tresbellevideo😊😊😊

[@RED-yl3uy]

給油オペレーターの方綺麗な人だな～🥰

[@tiemji]

Very nice video

[@tarkan370]

Fyi : rafale in high altitude with hot weather got a performance issue. (Only 9 tons of thrust), this is a very difficult maneuver I hope they will change it for a version of 12tons for new standart F5.

[@ethancampbell2422]

9 tons ? You wish. The current M88 is about 7.5 tons of thrust. There is a 9 tons variant dedicated to hot environment that was studied for the UAE order, but that went nowhere AFAIR, there are variants up to 10 tons offered for single engine fighters, but again, that went nowhere. The only upgrades in production or signed off are targetting greater range, operability and lower maintenance, not increased thrust.

[@Fab-oz5hh]

I believe he is talking without PC but still wrong it should be 10 tons. But he is right an additional thrust will help with full weapons load.

[@tarkan370]

My apologize. Its 7,5 Tons.

[@tarkan370]

My comment was based whith retex from a former pilot, during the campain in Irak 2014. He complain how the difficulty to keep alritude in this particular region ( with full load of ground weapon)

[@Fab-oz5hh]

Good feedback Takan!

[@eyedee12345]

If you meet a girl that looks at you the same way as the fuel operator here did. Marry her!

[@feralmario310]

❤Elle est très jolie !❤

[@isabellefrenchtouchbyzaza7337]

"la" Rafale ?????;;;

[@fje1948]

Fantastic video!

[@phildesaintjean8599]

The best jet fighter in the World

[@jlperezfotopa8807]

Fantásticas maniobras ya que tiene sus dificultades. Un tanque de este tamaño lo precisaría para mí coche. .

[@belghalipierre2210]

the tank filling time of a Rafale is four to five minutes, consumption in normal flight is 60 liters/minute in post combustion 350 liters/minute

[@豊彦小山]

ええなぁ 特に最後のナイトランディングが好き しかもコックピット内のカメラとか

[@Smlucas1189]

Just notice it is the 100th ARW, which is the descendant of the 100th Bomb group from Masters of the Air

[@imlostagainWTF]

I wish we can hear what they are saying. there was a video where you can hear the conversation, the refuel jet asked so what do you thin about when your flying? the answer given by the jet pilot varies like thinking about family

[@Lesminster]

Such a pretty aircraft.

[@nby149]

At first I read « French 🇫🇷 Rafale Fighter Jets REFUSED From American Tanker Over The Sahara », and I was like why is she even smiling at that, there is nothing funny in that… Yeah I am French so I am bad at English… sorry mates, and thanks by the way. Nice video, and thanks for the fuel 😅

[@jojosavoisien]

C'est nos impôts qui le paye 😂

[@파트릭_아비팬]

Ça doit la changer des "fers à repasser ailés" (F35) !😁

[@RudeRaptor]

Rafale sure a beautiful AC.

[@domipa3972]

Si toutes les pompistes étaient aussi mignonnes et souriantes, on se ravitaillerait beaucoup plus souvent. Pretty Lady !

[@auxmobile]

Ahh, those intakes and the french nose too... beautiful! Yes, I AM talking about the Rafale... ... ...

[@jojosavoisien]

On a toujours du nez. On boit pas n'importe quel vin 😂

[@Positive_Climb-z3v]

Wonderful views

[@JeandeMauleon]

Baby Rafale commes to drink Mum's fuel, Disney could do a cartoon with this 😊

[@twoninetwosevenone]

Boy , was I in the dark on this one . I thought that the refueling was done with a bunch of 5-gallon """ jerry """ cans and a pair of wing walkers ... just like the Russians !!!

[@mikesahle1193]

Thank you 🙏 all for your special service ☝️quick question 🙋 Is it hot 🥵 up there 👆 like on the ground 👏👏👏👍🎥