Small Talk During Mid-air Refuelling: KC-10 Refuels F-15 Eagles

Video of a KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron doing in-flight refueling for F-15 Eagles. The KC-10 crew was mostly made up of Air Force Reservist, which you can hear asking the pilots about their favorite fast food coffee and hamburger preferences from ‘back home.’ Preferences relayed in this video are not an endorsement of the United States Air Force.
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[@dsp4392]

Plot twist: All this coffee talk is encrypted information for a highly classified mission.

[@JordanReedYT]

CODE CONFIRMED ! 😂

[@RyGuyTheAVGuy]

Wonder what Crumby is code for??

[@JordanReedYT]

@@RyGuyTheAVGuy When she said toasted pop tarts that may mean launched any missiles, and when the backseat said all of his are now crumbs that may mean the targets are eliminated... 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@banjoboston6413]

Actually kinda makes sense lol

[@srinidhibhat]

Definitely kinda code

[@tofudeliveryman1024]

These two humans, flying thousands of feet above the ground in these giant machines that we designed going hundreds of miles an hour, just casually talking about coffee while one refuels another mid air. What a time to be alive

[@HotForgeChaos]

And then pops a flare as he rolls away

[@fr-tigerfangs7039]

Well said and so very true!!!

[@MorsDengse]

Such a shame it is a fake video then ...

[@HotForgeChaos]

@@MorsDengse And its such a shame your mum swallowed the better part of you, you might have had something constructive to contribute then

[@eventprogenitor1873]

High stress you learn to find ways of relaxing the mood otherwise your keep getting tighter till you pop.

[@HowMoneyWorks]

Russians pilots: "MiG to Moscow, can you please translate what they are saying?" Tower: "Uhh... sir.. it sounds like he broke his pop tart"

[@horscategorie]

First pop tart lesson in kindergarten - make gun shaped pop tart... end up suspended... second pop tart lesson - smash pop tart...

[@user-wg3wj6ur9z]

FSB: Vlad- we have intercepted sensitive communications related to an "Operation Pop-Tart".

[@torkdork69]

The flare is the equivalent to a trucker pulling the air horn for the kid giving the signal. So cool.

[@J-Station4]

Just way more expensive xD

[@helensandham8781]

Couldn’t it be dangerous?

[@anubis4496]

@@helensandham8781 not really.... unless you stand behind it..

[@FT-ql7lc]

Just costed us tax payers some money for no reason

[@Nitro_Blitzen]

@@FT-ql7lc eh flares are cheap af

[@McHeisenburger]

That dude just _sounds_ like he’s a protagonist of some action movie.

[@TheArfdog]

Better than Tom Cruises whiny maw

[@alisilcox6036]

That or Ron swanson

[@nakitaluckysibih5581]

I got that Ace Combat vibes

[@nallen1006]

That was a guy?

[@Nathan-F1]

@@nallen1006 I think they were talking about the guy in the jet

[@SM-yg5yb]

How do fighter pilots all sound like the most badass humans ever, even when they’re just talking about coffee?

[@wlv2417]

helicopters are boring af

[@S3OOODI3]

In our part of the world, only fighter washouts go to helos. And they succeed!

[@Meatsquatch69420]

@@wlv2417 you've obviously never flown or seen someone fly a helicopter.

[@Meatsquatch69420]

Most fighter pilots are total primadonnas and they tend to arrogant assholes

[@wlv2417]

I find jets interesting but I do not care about whoever flies it.

[@AleksWorkshop]

The skill is incredible

[@thepro08]

all cpu controled if you want skill watch rally's.... if you want to see a major country bomb countries without planes keep up the 70 IQ work.... while we pay tax for your games....

[@leonbrown7911]

So smooth n badass tho

[@Turboy65]

@@thepro08 Incorrect. There is no autopilot used by the receiving aircraft. It's all pilot skill. Stick and throttle and solid formation flying skills.

[@Turboy65]

Actually refueling isn't that difficult. It's just formation flying, more or less. Every Air Force pilot learns it.

[@leonbrown7911]

@@Turboy65 speaking from personal experience that it's easy?

[@huejass3]

"Little crummy dont you think" Pilot visibly shakes head*

[@Forscythe80]

Russian jet pulls up Tanker: "What coffee are you drinking?" Su-35: "Vodka"

[@user-dh4fw9rw7w]

No... Spirt. 😆🇷🇺

[@rougueone7126]

Tanker: "That's good coffee"

[@zerohours5928]

AHAHAHHAA FUNNY RUSSIANS DRIINKK VODKA LOL SO TRUE RUSSIAN DRINK VODKA EVERYDAY ALL DAY

[@wewd]

Russian coffee is 5W-30 motor oil with a double shot of vodka added.

[@SmitherinesRacing]

Refueling with Vodka

[@PugilistCactus]

"Thats for tea, we're not British." 1776 intensifies!

[@pauljohnson3340]

Awesome line

[@georgejetson3588]

Definitely my favorite part.

[@Adam-vy6nl]

Leave our tea alone!

[@RexWort]

Adam I'll take your tea!! And throw it off the docks!!!

[@adriankoh3854]

id reply "thank god". Love that line ha

[@simaddiction]

I always thought of pilots as "no nonsense, official business" type of guys. It is awesome to hear the personal interactions with other military members like this.

[@choprjock]

Away from combat, military pilots are ball-busting, prankster, jokers. In combat, they are all business.

[@higgme1ster]

@@choprjock That goes for Air Crews in general I think. I was an Airman Tech Controller in Sacramento when a Master Sergeant cross-trained into our eighty plus personnel shop, from his B-52 Tail Gunner position. He had more medals than Audie Murphy it seemed like to us. He had been busted back twice for his shenanigans and of course quickly made it back up again. He told of being his Aircraft commander's wingman when they had to dive through a window because a husband came home. He would not take any training from anyone but me because he quickly realized I would answer his questions instead of giving him BS and vagueness. If anyone else chimed in with their two cents worth he would say "too many cooks, too many cooks!" It must have been a little difficult for a Senior NCO to suffer an attitude from a punk Airman (some of them, not me).

[@ne0dynamic]

@@higgme1ster damn that’s an interesting story Personally, I want to join the Air Force, get into the Academy, and become a pilot. Gonna be freaking tough though, but it’s always nice to hear peoples stories of their time in the Air Force.

[@aaroncapricorn5867]

people have no idea how chill and professional we are

[@MYcoloradoplateau]

I used to work on those...and I have to say that most of the pilots are super laidback like this...they know what they do is badass! I remember once climbing the crew ladder during a launch to talk to the pilot about an avionics issue he was having and he asked if had Cheetos for lunch. I said yeah, how did he know, he said "you have Cheetos breath"...haha!

[@willyrire]

@DownloadPizza 😂

[@patricks_music]

F15: bombing enemies and perfect kill ratio. F15 pilots: lets talk about poptarts

[@Warriorcat49]

Don’t forget the chicken nuggies.

[@wepti8753]

@@Warriorcat49 As a fighter Pilot, i can confirm all of us love nuggies. Especially chick-fil-a, I heard cops love chick-fil-a too.

[@lifeoftennis1285]

@@wepti8753 the babies that unnecessarily get slaughtered don't.

[@wepti8753]

@@lifeoftennis1285 oh god. You’re one of _those_ aren’t you?

[@wepti8753]

@@lifeoftennis1285 It’s not unnecessary, and it’s not slaughter. It’s also not babies they’re fully grown chickens. The reason it’s not unnecessary is because it’s food. People like you always claim cows are raped and murdered (which is also incredibly stupid) so aren’t y’all happy we’re eating chickens now. And they’re not being slaughtered. Before I tell you what actually happens why don’t I tell you the definition of slaughter(ed)? Slaughter(ed): _To violently kill (animal or person)_ That may sound like what happens however, it’s not. Animals are injected with something I don’t know the name of but kills them quickly and painlessly to be turned to food for either us humans to eat, or to feed other animals.

[@SalvosSeas]

Imagine the fighter flies off and the refuel operator comes on the radio saying "you forgot to pay!"

[@ObnoxiousCamoToe]

"YOU'LL NEVER CATCH ME ALIVE!!"

[@jimvandemoter6961]

"Hey, what about my tip!?"

[@laa0fa502]

"Your card got declined sir were gonna need you to hook back up so we can suck that fuel up"

[@ike8236]

Imagine 🤔

[@DutchmanRadio]

“You forgot your wallet!”

[@motoman22atgmail]

1:54 Eagle comes screaming in, hard on the brakes & straight to a perfect hookup. Dude is a boss 👍

[@andrewmoore3232]

What brakes.. there are no brakes when your in the air dude cmon.

[@mr.snuffulmuffin6954]

@@andrewmoore3232 look up airbrakes

[@andrewmoore3232]

@@mr.snuffulmuffin6954 so for planes it would just be extra flaps?

[@DomskiPlays]

@@andrewmoore3232 More like extra air resistance. Usually it isnt the flaps (Jets in general don't have flaps)

[@motoman22atgmail]

@@andrewmoore3232 When you first see the Eagle, a big panel is sticking up between the rudders and that is his air brake. He lowers it before you see the plane in full frame.

[@fattypark]

As a stuffy Brit, these kind of casual military interactions epitomise America for me. Rich, more cool military hardware than anyone else yet still down to earth. My Dad said he was out walking the dog on a big hill near his house once and a US A-10 flew over. My Dad waved and the pilot wiggled the wings back to him, which he loved (we both love aviation). Said you'd never see that from our RAF!

[@froggerman2023]

I love it when pilots wave back at me when doing a flyover! Makes me smile every time I see it! ❤ Gotta love our pilots they got a fun but difficult job!

[@fbi6909]

That espresso part just screamed ace combat to me

[@jdizzy01]

"Sorry, I'm gonna eat while I work, my judgement gets fuzzy if I get too hungry"

[@TheRealArtimusKnight]

Jdemers762 “how can you talk about food?? Trigger, how come you’re number one and I’m stuck as number 2? Oh well, I guess I can let it slide for now.”

[@Ali-be3hg]

Says AWACS Long Caster.

[@dangiraffe5271]

Lol sameeee

[@CooperJohnson01]

F B I literally the awakes is the best commentator in all the acecombats

[@Sinaimedve007]

Flare at the end- flirting at it's best. Bet even the flare wears raybans...

[@gavinowen2263]

Yeah that was a nice gesture!

[@nicholaslandolina]

Stupid dangerous move

[@falcon01i]

@@nicholaslandolina how come?

[@mitseraffej5812]

Probably 10s of thousands in taxpayer dollars. Got to cut them some slack though, if the shit hits the fan it’s them that are putting their lives on the line.

[@moxin5004]

they usually flare on their FINI flight

[@peabarter_3074]

Amazing technology holding such precision while flying. The scientists and engineers really did a superior job.

[@user-pe8ir4iy1e]

we really have to respect the scientists and engineers for these mechanical marvels. Just wow.

[@UtilityCurve]

​@@user-pe8ir4iy1e And then the skilled men and women in the factories that build these to specs. It's a team, to be sure!

[@Fiberglass_Insulation]

Pilots be crying rn

[@_wayward_494]

@@Fiberglass_Insulation it's all a team effort in the end. Pilots can't fly without a whole team of logistics and the whole team of logistics can't fly without the pilots

[@jzero90921]

@@Fiberglass_Insulation Its fly by wire theyre finneeeee

[@tomasmicak9041]

Mid-air refuelling will never stop to amaze me. It is so cool.

[@patw9175]

"that's pretty crummy don't you think" the pilot starts looking at the ejection mechanism 'get me out of this thing'

[@patw9175]

@@hiroshibieren4257 well they're moving forward at cthulhu knows how many knots and the fighter is behind it already I'm sure he'd be fine

[@aryankulshreshtha5236]

Soup

[@srojshrestha7996]

Bro epic comment :-)

[@ttomkatt1]

I love listening to this kind of small talk between the fighters and the fuelers. It's always awesome

[@davidnassif5114]

Wait that's a lady? I genuinely thought it was a guy with a high pitched voice

[@mr.potatoman9770]

The nipple came out of the planes ass

[@martinhagalen1705]

Epic 😂

[@xxxradicaldreamerxxx]

Plot twist: This was dubbed to be a Starbucks commercial. All voice actors were sitting in a studio while recording.

[@jamesduff6937]

I'm from Australia and just adore the sound of her voice. I could listen to it all day long.

[@starboysuniverse9956]

really mean while we adore Australian accent more

[@haskapaska]

I red that all military related computers have female voice because studies suggest that soldiers (mostly male) are more focused in tense situations if they hear female voice

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

@@starboysuniverse9956 100% Aussie accent = overall global winner of accents. 🥰

[@Meatsquatch69420]

One of my moms friends was a boom operator on a KC-135 and she told me all kinds of cool stories. She met her husband while refueling him over Iraq. Thank you for your service Major Barth!!!

[@midnyte6195]

💪🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@timnell207]

A boom operator is not a major. Maybe major Barth is the pilot who was refueled

[@dexterious006]

That's a cute meet.

[@jaybravo2199]

They used to allow friends and family to participate on training missions. When I was a kid, I got to sit in the cockpit of a KC135 during take off, and I watched some F-16's being refueled with the boom operator. One of the highlights of my youth.

[@dirtydingus5465]

@@timnell207 pretty sure that is how it’s read. ‘She refueled him”

[@averycarson747]

"That's pretty crumby" *Silence* "Get it? Cause Pop Tarts? *Shakes his head*

[@TisLasagnus]

Makes me so angry she repeats the joke literally half a second after the guy in the back says it

[@averycarson747]

@@TisLasagnus the guy in the back is not on coms with the jet. The women is the only one who can talk to the F-15 pilots

[@TisLasagnus]

Avery Carson Then who exactly is the other person?

[@averycarson747]

I would assume just an assistant or another crew member

[@TisLasagnus]

Avery Carson Then why would he respond when she specifically said “what about your guy in the back seat?”

[@Rysander1]

That WSO shaking his head always gets me.

[@wolfhauzer3178]

that wso in the back was me, back in 2013 got bored up there so chatted with em.

[@munich6116]

I can't imagine what members of the continental army would be thinking if they saw this...

[@ibrahimmbaye4981]

pride, knowing we are the best

[@zzaronn]

@@ibrahimmbaye4981 they can't do shit without them

[@sigsauer_firearms]

probably cringing at the new woke army ads

[@user-wg3wj6ur9z]

They would love it.

[@kevray]

@@sigsauer_firearms Army appeals to everyone. I personally find the overly patriotic ads cringe for example.

[@TheCarlosBrandy]

Military life is 90% waiting for something. Like this, when you're lucky

[@imyourdad6690]

more like 97%. most of the time its a 9 to 5

[@fbi6909]

That last “all quiet on the western front” was awesome

[@tomservo5347]

I would have started talking history with the pilot on that que!

[@av8tore71]

My dad enter the Air Force flying during the Korean conflict then he ended up finishing his career flying the RF-4 into the 1970's. He retired in 1977 and his Fini Flight was pretty emotional for him because he did not like change and his unit was converting to the F-15 and he didn't like them so he retired. He flew for Eastern, TWA then retired again with United flying the Jumbo's and when he was asked to fly in 777 he said no and retired again

[@70stunes71]

Couple of memories during my Navy service in Lebanon. On a flight coming back from Lebanon I was allowed to take a co-pilot seat, and take my hand at the wheel. Just for a few minutes but it was Bliss. In normal smooth weather, the 141s are like driving a cloud. Another time I went out with the British royal Air Force in their Mark II Jets for a anti-submarine Warfare mission over the Mediterranean. So imagine this type of chatter with a strong British accent both sides LOL. 6 hours doing 180 turns just off the Mediterranean Sea and enough G-Force to make me feel like 600 lb.. well you can imagine how I felt when I come off that jet many hours later. I did not get air sick yet I was. Realized it the more I tried to drive home afterwards. I lived 25 miles from the RAF base. I was so disoriented. The jet jockeys are a special breed for sure. Humorous intelligent and so capable. They're danger is so real every moment requires so much constant concentration. As an American serviceman I was glad to come home after 6 years, some in combat areas, some in support areas all my years in Europe. I've been home for decades but my mind still goes back there nearly every day.

[@gregdavis6071]

Great stories. I'd love to hang out with some members of the RAF. Incredible respect for the history of the RAF and their roles in modern conflicts. The Brits are awesome!

[@chickbowdrie4750]

"11.5" "Yes 11.5 sir" "What was that, 11.5? "One one point five" "11.5"

[@BackcountrywithShaughn]

how many thousands of pounds of fuel were pumped I believe. Those tankers carry around 86,000-87,000 pounds of fuel or there about. So based off the fuel loads they announced in the video am guessing they refuel 6-8 fighters before having to refuel themselves.

[@kcass72]

After all the coffee talk he dropped a poop flare 😂😜🇺🇸👍🏻

[@emadalnakhli6523]

Mister Smartypants dude 😂😅

[@bestamerica]

hi M S... ' never never drink ccooffee while pilot fly the F-15 at all

[@you2tooyou2too]

What was that for? Last in line? Oops! Too many buttons in here!?

[@gregory46236]

@@you2tooyou2too too many buttons. That was hysterical

[@kostas_wellknown4519]

4.33 min.what kind of coffe is tarpon cafe ?after that she said rp cafe?what the fuck was that guys?please let ne know

[@shaneshepherd7753]

So badass when he drops the flare! Hats off to you good sir!

[@ramspace]

This is what a good training budget produces: confidence and competence.

[@AlanIanke]

The flare at the end is the equivalent of blinking on the end of a conversation at the bar after the second beer...

[@DJ_Jazzy_XRP]

All that “coffee” talk sounded alittle flirtatious. Just saying. Professional though!

[@mrhoffame]

Especially when they started talking about taking it black!!

[@intellectual1193]

Are they both guys?

[@vicpalushaj]

S bor I don’t think so maybe pilot thought so lmao

[@rbhankes2505]

You have no idea the filthy conversation that goes on.

[@Clone_of_Darth_Revan]

Flirting the military way 😂

[@Slithey7433]

I actually enjoyed this. Nice to hear their banter while performing what seems to me to be a quite difficult task.

[@Jager1967]

I remember reading about how during the air campaign of Operation Desert Storm/First Gulf War, the air refueling operators aboard the USAF KC-10s and KC-135s were almost always the last people to directly talk to the pilots/crew before they entered hostile airspace and first when they began the flight to their airfields in Saudi Arabia. They took it upon themselves to chat with them, to gauge their emotional/mental state following the stress and strain of modern air combat, and make sure they had it all together following the near constant running of adrenaline coursing thru their veins. More than few pilots and crews probably owe their lives to the boom jockeys.

[@jadachi9528]

Damn, they make it look so easy. Love the disconnect with the flare.

[@jhmcglynn]

Dad was a boomer on the KC-97 in the mid 50’s and later transitioned to the KC-135 around 1960. The 135 had three parallel couches and the dad occupied the center as he “flew” the boom. Many years after he retired he attended a reunion at Barksdale AFB and got a tour of the KC-10. The Old Sarge tells me “John, they have Female Pilots and Female Boom Operators, and they sit in a Chair”. He was so impressed with new USAF.

[@beemy.6923]

lmaoo

[@rodneyross5282]

I love this being retired AF 22 1/2 years not only do the flight crews as well as all ground flight line personnel understand the camaraderie among all. I Retired in 1988 and this actually brought tears to my eyes the memories came flooding back. Happy Veterans Day to all that proudly served.

[@avi8r66]

In a bridge troll kind of voice: "If you wish for me to refuel thee, you must answer these questions three"

[@TheMasterMief]

Excellent comment

[@utkalsanjel2804]

what is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

[@TheMasterMief]

@@utkalsanjel2804 What do you mean? An African or a European swallow?

[@arrielradja5522]

​@@TheMasterMief I-I dont know

[@Redacted341]

3:29 pilot: are you a afternoon coffee or a morning coffee Boom operator: afternoon Pilot: ejects

[@yeetedllama2811]

Lmao

[@enriqueperez3208]

XDD

[@moabebezerrajunior1738]

Chiken magnuts ...

[@tewkewl]

that officer knows a thing or two about true espresso! loved it. an officer and a gentleman.

[@lucklassen]

That has got to be some of the most precision flying ever! Great footage, thanks for sharing.

[@Juice_2288]

Man, what a cool look into these interactions. Love the Eagle. Thanks for sharing. And thank you to all the airmen/women's service.

[@continentalmen]

"WE'RE NOT BRITISH." - U.S.A.F. OFFICER ESPRESSO. Legitness! Get Some!

[@bestamerica]

hi K T... ' americans and britishs are still best allied friendships each other together and great share militarys services as NATO-OTAN

[@rlicon1970]

Don't forget the kiwis and the asussies.

[@continentalmen]

@@bestamerica I served with ol Brits they're good chaps.

[@rewmeister]

Hilarious

[@hoghogwild]

@@rlicon1970 Or the Canucks, "FIVE EYES forever"

[@teytreet7358]

That first f15 approach was damn pro.

[@Ali-be3hg]

Tey Treet It’s what pro pilots do best.

[@marktahu2932]

Yep he sure showed up the rest.

[@TheCarlosBrandy]

Majestic

[@jstephenallington8431]

Smooth as silk. He made it look like he was on rails.

[@dbdingle]

Second one that came in with the air brake deployed was pretty rad, too.

[@tweakrr99]

Popping a flare on the rollout is pretty awesome!

[@just82much51]

Very cool! Love it!!!! A relative of mine was a boom operator on a KC135 during the Gulf War. He and the rest of our armed services have my gratitude, respect and thanks for their dedication and service!!!!!

[@woodsoncircle]

These guys are World Class. Thanks for all you do to keep us safe.

[@Pablovru]

Bombing people in some desert sure does keep you safe

[@dunnyzed6953]

Kristina Petrov those illegal oil wars don’t win themselves 😂

[@captainglass1157]

@@Pablovru you realise they follow orders right? Not one serving member of the armed forces wakes up and thinks to themselves "today I'm gonna blow up some Arabs". You should respect them for doing what you and many others haven't got the intelligence, skill or courage to do!!!!

[@thisisthetruth4525]

@@Pablovru yeah sure those desert cavemen drove 2 planes into WTC

[@unclejoeoakland]

@@thisisthetruth4525 fifteen guys from Saudi Arabia and four Pakistanis smash four planes into US buildings. So we invade Afghanistan- Which DID have it coming for hiding OBL but lets be honest, its those wahabbi crankjobs we need to be dealing with. The Afghan people were only tangentially involved. We neglect the source of the problem at our peril.

[@vondumozze738]

Small talk aside, this view of the refueling process shows me the majesty of flight. So powerful yet serene. May the Creator bless all who serve. I did my time fifty years ago.

[@GregSr]

I did my time 40 years ago as a KC-135 flight simulator tech in the USAF.

[@nikovlogs9837]

Thanks for your service, both of you! -aerospace engineer enjoying freedom and enabling tomorrows.

[@billybob2372]

@@GregSr Were you a Sac Trained Killer like me? Instrument shop 93 AMS Castle AFB Ca

[@GregSr]

@@billybob2372 Absolutely! Actually, the only thing I was killing was massive snow drifts. I was assigned to the 42nd AMS at Loring AFB in northern Maine. I worked on KC-135 flight simulators.

[@billybob2372]

@@GregSr I was at Loring the winter of 80-81 , just got out of AF working for Dyncorp putting in INS DNS into the 135's. Lived in Caribou, our crew got there the summer of 81 and it started snowing before Thanksgiving and we finished the mod April of 82 and when we left we still hadn't seen the ground there was that much snow. The Siberia of America

[@davidshepard3708]

Speaking from personal experience: THANK YOU. The tanker up in the sky flying the circuit is a welcome sight.

[@raimee81]

I can't get enough of footage of jets from the back for refueling planes. It's a clear closeup view of these beautiful beasts cruising in the air. I find it so majestic.

[@southwestsearch]

Actually, the pilots are on their best behavior when on camera.

[@Saavik256]

The skills of both crews in situations like this are just mind-blowing to me. And then they still have the time to talk smack ? Proper professionals.

[@purplepenguin43]

The more relaxed you are the better your fine motor skills, it’s science. Its why you see the best drone racing pilots sitting in lawn chairs.

[@erikperik1000]

3:30 Love how the pilot learn "the talker" that cappuccino is a breakfast drink. Amazing..

[@dennisminer4]

Eight years as an Aircraft Weapons Spec. '71-'80 working on the F-4 and then F-15 aircraft. Watching something like this takes me right back to those days. Awesome!

[@theflyinggasmask]

love the strike eagle, such a beaut!

[@theghostanihalater9391]

You have three variants, C, J, and E

[@luisguevara7402]

the best

[@clownpenis13]

Still a viable asset.

[@Idahoridge]

My favorite fighter of all time for sure.

[@wilfdarr]

F15EX. 22 missiles baby.

[@OldBlue560]

“We’re not British” That’s goddamn right.

[@martinw245]

If you were British youd be much better than you are now. ;)

[@nathanx.675]

@@martinw245 shut up

[@endutubecensorship]

No, they would be canadian. That would be worse. No freedom, trust me I would know, lived there.

[@sethc6966]

Martin W If I were british id be asking for americas help in the next war...again

[@martinw245]

@@nathanx.675 Lol! No! Rule Britannia, Britannia Rules The waves... :) You Americans have no sense of humour. Did you hear about Trump's taxes? Lol!

[@user-wg3wj6ur9z]

Thank you to these folks who put their personal lives on hold to protect us, risking their lives doing these very dangerous things.

[@dorkmax7073]

"Never once have I protected anyone's freedom. It was never in danger by some guy in the desert. I did protect American interests though." -My father, Sgt 1st class in the US Army

[@marleyboy7732]

No matter how many times I see this.Its so cool to see how slow & steady this procedure is.And yet they are flying at high speeds.

[@rebeccalara6574]

Does anyone know the actual speed the jet is going while it’s being refueled? Amazing. .

[@debbies3763]

caffine an nictotine in the morning, asprine and redbull for lunch, cold beer and jim beam for dinner standard American 3 coarse.

[@CarlosSantos-ph4mp]

Damn right !

[@LarryDickman1]

Now that I am older I have replaced my Jim Beam with Basil Hayden. One of the Jim Beam original bourbons.

[@Porty1119]

Are you a miner? Sounds like the guys I worked underground with!

[@debbies3763]

@@Porty1119 ACTUALLY IM A SENIOR, CAMPFIRE SURVIVALIST, AN PROFFESIONAL ARBORIST.

[@windshearahead7012]

“How I met your mother”

[@Quaxced]

😂

[@brad349miller]

By land or by sea there's risk and danger everywhere but the sky... there's just something about airmen that just captures my attention. Shell shock, maneuvering, and keeping conscious 4-10g. I don't know how you women and men do it but God alive!!! I am beyond amazed that you would do it all for us. Thank you from Maine.

[@marco5911]

A thing of precision, professionalism and beauty. Well done people!

[@suhjungkyu5669]

Best nespresso commercial. Forget George Clooney.

[@lappin6482]

😂

[@alistairmcdonald2382]

Exactly what I thought too

[@redwolfexr]

I bought a Superauto and gave away both my Nespresso and Keurig machines. Can't beat fresh coffee.

[@blaws6684]

I forgot him long ago

[@LarryDickman1]

George who?

[@bigeyetuna6228]

The pilots correct, no self respecting Italian would have a cappuccino past 11:00, if there ever was such a thing as a self respecting...

[@Ale-ux1xt]

Correct

[@AaaBbb-ff1pn]

Absolutely. Cappuccino past 11 is like blasfemy in italy

[@bigeyetuna6228]

Aaa Bbb 🤪

[@mcbrite]

@@AaaBbb-ff1pn Blasphemie is a bit strong... I've had Cappuccino after 11 in Italy loaaaaads of times... More often than not the waiter and I just smile knowingly at each other... :-)

[@Hellfire4WD]

Well, me and my Italian friend beg to differ. He makes the finest coffee around town and there is no meetup without that stuff. Not even after 6 or 8 pm. I'd say there's no such thing as bad time for a good coffee.

[@MrGoodnplenty1957]

Always good seeing these videos of the "Gucci Bird." I was a KC-135 Boom Operator from 1979-1986 and a KC-10 Boom Operator from 1986-1999. The conversations during contact are basically to keep the receiver pilot relaxed during A/R and let them know everything is going good. ... "Boom Stowed, Leaving Position."

[@uditabhattacharya2824]

What is the gucci bird

[@robertmayfield8746]

This kind of chat always makes day lot nicer.

[@TMouse-hd5jb]

5:56 "Yeah, GUCCI BOYZ!!!" I have seen this clip in different videos so many times! That is still my favorite part! I am sure this is a repost, but I do not care. It is the highlight!

[@PF9O]

That flare send off was amazing

[@presidentpotato222]

The skill of theses pilots never ceases to amaze me

[@DejonckheereWard]

A family member used to fly an F-16, he's retired now, but he said that connecting up to these fuel lines is one of the hardest things to perfect. To me, it doesn't look half bad in this video, but I wonder how easy it would look if the weather wasn't that great.

[@FlyingCameradotnet]

In the early 90s, I was honored to produce a video on the F-15 squadron at Dobbins in Atlanta. I got plenty of backseat time in an F-15 B and we refueled. The thrill of my life. You guys are REALLY living the dream, and no matter what they come up with, nothing is as beautiful as an F-15.

[@starboysuniverse9956]

i swear these f-15 are like my fav infact they look more badass than the new f-35

[@FlyingCameradotnet]

@@starboysuniverse9956 They are BIG. Vary large aircraft, especially compared to the F16.

[@starboysuniverse9956]

@@FlyingCameradotnet f-16 looks like canoe with wings attached to it, funny enough many countries still purchase them

[@FlyingCameradotnet]

@@starboysuniverse9956 I agree. Pretty stark looking, but great aircraft. But the F-15 is the one. Came out around 1970 and still competitive, especially with the upgrades.

[@captaintoyota3171]

God i can only dream

[@MrDeathMachine]

Can confirm that while we British do drink coffee...there’s no situation on Earth that can’t be improved by a cup of tea. Even in the most dire and hopeless battle, a brew can raise morale and turn the tide.

[@rasolaqfa5051]

Here in Toledo, Ohio I drink earlgrey in my light roast coffee :) Cheers~

[@thatdirtymichiganmusician1038]

Only a Brit would say something like that😂

[@JimBrodie]

Unless it's a badly made cup of tea, then all bets are off. It's easier to not fuck up a cup of coffee.

[@thatdirtymichiganmusician1038]

Schrödy Brodie you right, you right.

[@arpinkus]

I witnessed the exact same F-15 refueling ​20 years ago at 30,000 feet, at sunset over the Northern California mountains. Magnificent. Then we all ran to the front and saw from the cockpit the bird light his afterburners.

[@tspot816]

Still love this plane. The F-15 is absolutely beautiful and just keeps looking better as it ages.

[@robsmith8715]

Guy at 2.40 is so cool, sounds a real gent and after chit chat...Shoots one off for the lady 👍😁👍

[@Michaelyinglia]

I love how he dropped a flare at the end of it.

[@leeward6762]

The fact that this is so routine is pretty incredible.

[@baddad1357]

Loved the flare thank you at the end.

[@toddsalvati5694]

I friggin love these videos. Thank you all for your service, but do you know what a cool job you all have, both pilots and refuelers.

[@madDragon08]

You guys match speeds so elegantly by hand. Game I played, Space Engineers, it was quite often I had to send ships out to match speeds, lock on to, then take control to tug boat a dead vessel back to the station. Lot of fun; just wouldn't try in real life.

[@ricfax]

From the time I first watched Dr. Strangelove until today I never cease being amazed at planes coupling in flight.

[@tommiejohnson8094]

This is one of the few things that blew my mind today.

[@nategaris3457]

Rolls over pops a flare, too cool!

[@maikatupua8228]

That is very grounding conversation...helps keep pilot sanity. Need to thank the lady for doing that. The acknowledgment flare was very gentleman indeed. Very civil interaction...no wonder US Airforce is the greatest ever.

[@johnfisher7143]

The wing on the F15 is a thing of beauty. Notice if you watch the control surfaces at the back they are moving slightly all the time as the pilot keeps station by inputting tiny control movements. Very impressive.

[@mcd3379]

Just amazing what these guys do......

[@jonathondebevec5227]

Love the communication of the Airmen. I grew up on Seymour Johnson AFB NC, where we had F-15 Training Squadron and the 911th Refueling Wing. Air Force Base Brat for life. I'm also a Med Ret. Disabled Army Veteran 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg NC AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY 👍🇺🇸

[@OldBlue560]

I used to sit at McCalls or on that dirt road on the back side of the base and watch them come in. Love it.

[@tim_biller]

I've had that exact view on a flight out of Mildenhall refuelling F-15's out of Bitburg over the North Sea back in 1988.

[@donkinzett3961]

Never tire of watching this

[@briancooper2112]

Thank you for your service!🇱🇷

[@franciscordillo1229]

What seems to be a normal conversation for me is an epic aerial talk. So envious with these people 😟

[@PilotTed]

Lol the "All Quiet on the Western front" made me smile. Such a good movie, would watch again lol. Never expected to hear that reference here XD.

[@carlmanvers5009]

It's a pretty common catch phrase where I come from. Even to this day.

[@pontythython1901]

The casual conversation is surprisingly entertaining.

[@Baldoxxx4000]

He's multitasking, and talking about coffee is one of them