Warbirds Refuel In Air: A-10 B-1 B-2 B-52 F-15 F-16 F-22 F-35

[@frankw7266]

KC: B52, how much you want? B52: Leave yourself enough to get home.

[@LordOceanus]

Fully loaded a B-52 carries 312,197 pounds of fuel while a KC-135 (the tanker in the video) carries only 200,000lbs the B-1b too can and will drain an entire tanker while refueling.

[@RandomGuys_]

LORDOceanus lol no it only carries 40 thousand lbs of fuel according to google

[@RandomGuys_]

bing bingbung then search up documentaries about it, hmm why does it say the same thing huh?

[@Skinflaps_Meatslapper]

@@RandomGuys_ The issue probably lies with you, as you're getting weight and volume mixed up. The B52's tanks can hold 48,000 gallons. That's roughly 315,000lbs depending on which fuel you're talking about. 40,000lbs is roughly the same as a C-130 with full tanks.

[@dmvsye]

@@RandomGuys_ according to google, what, are you going to be able to get a blueprint of a b2 from google? google isn't always right my man

[@e.ee.e9043]

8:59 idk why but the way that the person looks at the nozzle then at the fuel operator and back is gosh darn adorable

[@напекаша]

Lol

[@mr.sunmeadow]

Omg its so true

[@Eule153]

Yeah hahh

[@phantomaviator1318]

That made me smile

[@cmac9029]

What you doin to my plane boi????????

[@Comfortably0]

When all other aircraft communicate each actions while refueling, B-2 just gets the fuel and leaves...talking about stealth.

[@andrewc0128]

+Comfortably0 I noticed that too

[@keymind117]

I don't think they were recording audio for that one.

[@xavierrodriguez2463]

The F-22 is quiet too. Hella stealth

[@leehongjin6884]

Its the Solid Snake of aircrafts, it goes " *!* " when its spotted.

[@EasyyyDoesIt]

@@keymind117 @ 4:30 you can hear a crewman say "...fucking COOL". I was like...THAT'S WHAT I WAS THINKING

[@alanwatts8239]

8:59 "you doin that right, buddy? I don't wanna die u know"

[@belkan1661]

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[@DJTachanka]

@@belkan1661

[@ADAMKTN]

The U.S. has some badass hardware.

[@Slafeys]

The entire World has dem.

[@norminal5101]

+Jurassic Xenomorph not necessarily boom operated hoses

[@codenamehalo9847]

*NO SHIT!*

[@Tatusiek_1]

Cat Slave has what, aids?

[@coolguy3848]

Russia : Bakada

[@Mr.SisterFisster]

In WW1 they threw gas cans at each other.

[@JakeTheTankmaster]

Ok.

[@TamamoF0X]

Thank you for this information, this will greatly improve my life.

[@williamt.sherman1973]

I think you mean ww2 in ww1 they would just make quick trips, planes were new at the time

[@stefanmihic6153]

That was banned it the rules of warfare. I think you mean world war 1.

[@Victor-uz8br]

Wait really........ huh😶

[@MajorCaliber]

40+ years on, and that completely frameless canopy on the F-16 never ceases to amaze... what a pleasure that kind of unlimited visibility must be for the reclined pilot...

[@viktoriustest079]

that time is short

[@TheRcplanefan]

I love the F-22's canopy!

[@astrixau8928]

+TheJetFighter It looks cool with it's full glass canopy, he must have a great view and going by the tint he would get some epic sunrises and sunsets.

[@terryboyer1342]

I read that the tint is due to Gold imbedded in it to absorb radar waves. Was surprised the F- 35 didn't have it too.

[@Fatehtib]

terry boyer maybe cuz it didn’t work as well as they said or hoped it did? Idk just thinking

[@flanker53]

its indium tin oxide coating to absorb radar waves

[@rebellucy5610]

I agree. The F-22 is my all time favorite jet fighter alongside the SU-57.

[@TexanInItaly]

Can you imagine being an enemy tank crew, and there was even the faintest rumor that there was A-10’s in the vicinity?

[@villenilsson7182]

it's not like the a10 is any good at shooting down planes

[@TexanInItaly]

Sir scammalot I meant tank crew, not refuel tanker.

[@villenilsson7182]

@@TexanInItaly cool

[@robertandrew5328]

*insert meme of Jordan Peele sweating profusely

[@xvx897]

@@villenilsson7182 it actually does decently. In Irag it took down several enemy fighters while fighting ground targets at the same time

[@varunpathak2969]

Operator- Refuelling done. Pilot- Where do I swipe my credit card?

[@KazutoSAO47]

"Just tell us your unit, we'll bill them..."

[@tokomarunekochannel5040]

@@KazutoSAO47 😀

[@magnetar2524]

That moment when a B-2 spirit needs fuel but it’s so stealth you can’t find it 😐

[@jurekcc9162]

You'r coment killed me😂😂😂

[@tommylynch7887]

You don’t find the B-2 It finds YOU

[@thetruelemonlover5553]

1 second has passed 2 seconds has passed 3 seconds has passed No one is there to be wooooshed

[@thetruelemonlover5553]

Fine, I’ll do it myself

[@thetruelemonlover5553]

ARE YOU STUPID IT’S RIGHT THERE

[@yaboi1288]

USAF: (Tries to out model A-10 for around 20 years) A-10: *(Laughs in BBBRRRTTTTTTT)*

[@hawtdawg8049]

@@foxglow6798 THANK YOU. Don't get me wrong, I love the Hog as much as the next guy, but people have developed an almost cult like devotion to the thing. Yes it's an incredible plane with heavy ordnance and a stupid powerful gun, but the internet treats it as if it has no flaws and will be in service for the next 200 years.

[@williammitchell8247]

@Corey I assume by air force you mean the force we present in the air. Yes the Air Force has some pretty cool toys but don't forget that the rest of the branches have some pretty nasty toys also.

[@williammitchell8247]

@Corey lol... fair enough!

[@RaoulDuke1776_]

Yes!

[@tatianadashkova2143]

The A-10 sucks, it has the highest friendly fire rate among US military planes and is completely useless against any enemy with any kind of anti-air capability

[@Scream357]

Woman flying that death machine...God damn! Like A-10 wasn't sexy enough already!

[@wgtgs5409]

Good to see someone else sees the beauty in the Warthog Edit: idk how that got through

[@stoneonyx4298]

IKR

[@ghastly8192]

Wtf...

[@nathandamaren2093]

A-10 is such a cool plane. No other plane that i know of has a sexy silhouette like it.

[@notjeeves5454]

Kinda weird but ok

[@KidoRampage]

The F-16 Pilots were all so nice and thankful, that is my favorite part after seeing those A-10's at the beginning. Thanks for sharing.

[@erichong3430]

Pilot: FILL ME UP DADDY Tanker: What? Pilot: What?

[@4NDR3WSCHANNEL]

Sir I believe this is yours 🏆

[@takon0458]

god that b2 looks amazing

[@LT72884]

That first boom, is the 151st air refueling team from utah. Thats my dads unit:) i have pictures of me as a boy sitting in one of these. My dad has photos of him refueling a b52, an a10 and a few 16s.

[@JetFalcon710]

Nice

[@RedHatcc]

Whoever filmed this and compiled this is epic! Thanks so much for the great footage!

[@priyajitbera5233]

3:57 UFO came for refueling.

[@pallabjd]

😂

[@pokemonman4918]

Lol they say the tested that plane in area 51

[@creeperjr1321]

Tryna get back to Area 51 ya know

[@Hathrandir]

Cylon fighter

[@mobius_1163]

First time I say the b-2 I thought it was an ufo, latter realized there is a thing called stealth

[@Tubetopfan1]

While I was in the Air Force I got the privilege of watching, from the "back window", B-52's get refueled from a KC-135 and a KC-10. That, and a MITO (Minimal Interval Takeoff") were the coolest things I got to see.

[@assmatronix]

I looooooove the A-10, but damn, the B-1 is one of the most beautiful birds ever made.

[@spidersaremean8917]

It's not a bird it's a jet

[@Unisylvekitty]

@@spidersaremean8917 its a bird..a WARBIRD

[@williammain3247]

The B-1 flies and can, albeit slowly, flap its wings so qualifies as a bird to me. 😁

[@Gung_Ho_Vids]

+Tony Carroll - some of that footage is over the UK... the B-2 and the B-52 for sure.

[@paulkirkland3263]

@@flybeep1661 The B2 has been seen in Britain on numerous occasions, not least at the RIAT air display at RAF Fairford. And it is likely that some of that footage is over the UK since the tanker is from the 100th Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, about 70 miles north of London.

[@theawakeningofjohnnynewsom9072]

IF ID BE IN BRITISH SKIES ID GET A NUCLEAR PAYLOAD AND REK THER FUCKTARDNESS

[@aj384]

Jester Anicete nice to know that

[@theawakeningofjohnnynewsom9072]

@@aj384 UR IN MY TEAM

[@bradfallin2698]

@@flybeep1661 The 100ARW on the boom wings gives it away; at least in the vacinity of the UK

[@bryandodson4101]

It’s amazing how precise you have to be while doing This. The amount of thrust. Your angle. They are getting so close to each other they are creating turbulence with each other. It’s just so amazing.

[@williammain3247]

They are so close depending on distance/altitude/vector from site, a “pencil beam” precision tracking RADAR even shows them merge into one return. Almost looks like jamming on the scope as two returns become one and then separate. I miss that work a lot.

[@vegeta30000]

11:14 ok sir, thanks for comin', have a nice flight. Thank you guys, appreciate it. *patriotism intensifies*

[@GJones462-2W1]

Another damn good vid, bud! ...and of course, NO MUSIC!!!! Thanks so much!

[@clarencelaboranti4835]

jonesy97 right? the background cabin noise is so relaxing

[@LadyGunfighter45]

Thank you for posting this video. I was a Crew Chief on a KC-135 in 1974-79. Brought back some fond memories. Amazingly, the "Boomer" is laying down and doing part of the hook up using mirrors.

[@Gung_Ho_Vids]

+LadyGunfighter45 May I thank you instead. Nobody deserves it more. You are most welcome here.

[@hankwestwood1620]

LadyGunfighter45 the booms don’t use mirrors to hook up. They use the window and look down. No mirrors.

[@bobshaw4063]

Thanks for the great video from a former Airman. I got out 5/75 after my first enlistment was up. Enjoyed my Air Force time. I was fortunate and had good duty stations my whole enlistment. AIM HIGH ! FLY HIGH ! GO BLUE ! GO AIR FORCE !!!

[@haydenjones8601]

I flew hogs during Iraq. I also helped in Mogadishu.

[@1ztype343]

How stressful can flying a plane get?

[@hankwestwood1620]

Hayden Jones no, no you didn’t

[@rsim]

F16 Pilots were the coolest :P

[@nikifalcon]

RS Absolutely.

[@codenamehalo9847]

eh my fave jet is the F-15, the thing is still in action after years of development it was made in the 70s and broke every record back then... it's clearly the perfect jet

[@codenamehalo9847]

and to let you know the new F-15X Eagle has *Stealth* technology and such

[@jimbo7105]

haloplayer 117pro a10 is perfect too

[@newman2992]

Absolutely.

[@Gung_Ho_Vids]

Warbirds Refuel In Air

[@minecraftbros3516]

Gung Ho Vids hmm i think i been in one of that getting fueled i was flying the plane it was very hard i was flying a f-15

[@minecraftbros3516]

Minecraft Bros no sorry it was the b-52

[@Gung_Ho_Vids]

Minecraft Bros So you're a B-52 pilot that dreamed he was and F-15 pilot. I hope you got your rocks off.

[@minecraftbros3516]

almost crashed my plane XD

[@newvestroia3708]

+Gung Ho Vids what he say?

[@Antonio_Talavera]

3:51 So much turbulence gosh lol

[@agentjucey]

I never knew the B52 was capable of air refueling! WOW this is amazing!!!

[@jonathanbaird8109]

+AgentJucey Was a must for chrome dome missions.

[@psychocuda]

Absolutely, during the height of the Cold War, they kept B-52s on constant ready for nuclear war with Strategic Air Command, so refueling was a necessity.

[@jimbo7105]

it looks super badass

[@Nightdare]

I wonder how many Buffs it takes to suck a tanker dry

[@NoNameAtAll2]

One of the nuclear accidents happened because B52 rammed into fuel line and fell to the ground

[@vinniemoreno704]

What a smooth operator.The pros always make tough work seem easy.

[@biffamc]

is this some kind of porn?

[@UnenthusiasticPerson]

biffamc yup, and when some of the fuel sprays out at disconnect is the “money shot”

[@destroyerstar5674]

No ,just clips that shows how planes looks like and how they refuel ,xD

[@ghastly8192]

No

[@narwhal77]

biffamc ayo pause

[@sinjonezp]

The refuel nozzle looks like a horse 🍆 and the refuel opening looks like 🍪...so...yea plane porn PP

[@Jose-it2xx]

To all my brothers and sisters in the Arm Services. I am proud of you all and everything that you do for our great nation. Holidays are coming, in behalf of my family and I. God Bless you all, look out for one another and come home safe. Every time I write this messages tears come down my face do to the fact that I love you all and I pray that one day we can all come home not have to worry on going back to harms way. Love you all be safe and God Bless America.

[@HaineAoW]

F-16 pilots seem like a friendly, chatty bunch.

[@dextroussafe8664]

Hehhee

[@eddiepz27]

+Dat Duce thought the same thing as well. Maybe it has something to do with F-16 pilots being ANG??

[@phantomaviator1318]

I thought the B52 could refuel planes, never knew it could be refueled... Now i want to see a chain of aerial tankers refueling eachother

[@jayhawks-jh6dp]

Phantom Aviator the KC135 can be refueled too

[@phantomaviator1318]

@@jayhawks-jh6dp YES YES YES YES YES

[@wyatt5580]

The B-52 is a bomber, not tanker...

[@libertyprime9477]

Neo Master both

[@phantomaviator1318]

@@wyatt5580 So, the tanks on the edge are its fuel and it can't share?

[@jordanjungwirth8766]

My dad is the boom operator in the kc-135

[@buckshots2dabrain859]

That’s sick 👍🏿

[@williamjakobsenmatthiesen3145]

Is he the operator in this video or just generally?

[@alteregos8949]

A-10 will always be my favorite air war machine for simple destructive force. But you’ve gotta love the elegant and sharp lines of the F-22 and F-35. Such beautiful aircraft.

[@davidselby4037]

Brilliant footage, thanks for sharing.

[@Gung_Ho_Vids]

David Selby 'preciate the positive feedback.

[@Zack-ww7sl]

My grandfather use to be in the air force and was the person who controlled the robotic fueling arm!!! I never appreciated it so much until now!! Amazing!

[@franklynjohnson6236]

Thank you for your sacrifice..God speed...that F22 raptor is badass ....

[@conspiraciesarejustgreatst2059]

Years ago I went to an airshow in Atlantic City NJ. You would sit right on the beach and watch the whole show. There were plenty of stunt planes, military fighters, bombers, historical planes and even the Thunderbirds. But two planes made my jaw drop. The first was the Harrier jump jet. It hovered about 100' above the water. The best part of the show was when a B-2 Spirit came up the shore. You couldn't hear the aircraft until it passed you and turned east and began to climb. At that point the jet exhaust was pointed right at us and that was when we finally heard that beautiful machine. Crazy how quiet it was but even crazier how loud it was when you actually had the exhaust facing you. Almost like it was impossible to be that way

[@johnrobertson7583]

Could have just about cleaned the windshield and checked the oil of the B2.

[@MoiPloy]

+John Robertson i would love to jump over it and cleaned the windshield

[@MuhdIqbal]

lol, which fuel do you want sir? high octane or low octane?

[@commissaryarrick9670]

John Robertson The B52 runs better with dirty windshields and old oil

[@RainytheNB]

They only let the best pilots use them, and it really shows!

[@prodrivebrasil]

I feel so relaxed watching this... The F-15 is my favorite! Beautiful engineering!

[@wcolby]

@4:30 I belive the phrase is "fukin cool".

[@toddsalvati5694]

Thank you all for your service. Do you wake up in the morning and think "damn I have one very cool job"? Jesus, the level of confidence and coolness of both pilot and fuel crew is amazing.

[@johntomik4632]

The f22 windows are not legal in Alabama

[@joaopaulogalloclaudino9671]

TF why?

[@spidersaremean8917]

@@joaopaulogalloclaudino9671 are you stupid

[@user-dk8gz3bl7r]

Ahhh just a normal YT comment section!

[@spidersaremean8917]

@@user-dk8gz3bl7r yeah. When someone gets whooshed

[@smythe7480]

I'm just gonna eat this and see how this finishes.....🍿

[@corbinboyce167]

Just learned how all this works yesterday it’s truly amazing how much is mechanically going on inside the air craft that makes this happen

[@trulyinfamous]

1:56 The landscape below is absolutely gorgeous.

[@viruspter1dactl]

Yeo

[@roblockhart6104]

Faved and saved! Something so serene and relaxing about watching all my favorite war birds refuel. That A-10 looks so menacing. And seeing a B-52 is nothing short of poetry in motion. Only one missing was the tomcat 😢.... rip.

[@eugenedonguines5217]

That f22 cockpit is beautiful

[@omarselim6281]

Imagine the first person to ever refuel a B-2. Just seeing it at that angle and in perspective really makes it seem even more alien than it already does

[@joeynice123]

I remember my first time....the nozzle beating the shit out of the cockpit. 🤣

[@gameforge7035]

Everyones first time is rough

[@jamier65551]

i can just see someone animate the nozzle physically growing arms and punching an f-16s cockpit

[@justinwojciechowski1073]

128 ARWI live right down the road from that air national guard base you guys are amazing in the air keep it up

[@MrIrseany]

After filling the A-10 tank Pilot: I got one more problem captain Tanker: what’s that? Pilot: I am out of brrrrrrrrrt

[@tedhernandez2394]

One operates a piece of equipment long enough? It becomes part of you. These flyers are the best. And I fur one am very happy that they're on our side. Godspeed.

[@destroyerstar5674]

Oh the B-2 refueling must be so stresfull ,this mashine costs a LOOT of money and only the best pilots can fly it!

[@justinwojciechowski1073]

Somethink Cool You’re absolutely not wrong I would be terrified to get near that thing and not only are they a fortune to purchase and maintain there are so few that if an accident happens that is a whole Nother issue that would be one thing I am afraid to Refill along with some F 22’s I mean the F 35’s are great and all but they are in current production run so things can be replaced as far as the B2 in the F 22 I am sure it is a little bit different

[@richardcox8409]

that B2 was insane close to the KC...

[@bloodmoongrizzlythefirst6492]

@@justinwojciechowski1073 If you are afraid of scratching the paint a little then the job isn't for you. But trust me you go through a ton of training before they even let you loose on that boom.

[@bloodmoongrizzlythefirst6492]

@@richardcox8409 Boom ops always joke that they could see the socks of the Pilots when they refuel.

[@phuongvu527]

@@bloodmoongrizzlythefirst6492 what does that mean? I'm little slow here 🤔

[@motoerhead1990]

man the B1 get flogged around quite heavily! Kudos to those flyingskills! Thank you for your service!

[@peterlongden243]

Amazing video and what a great career for anyone interested in aircraft, the difference in types you get to witness, must be one of the best jobs ? Well done to you all .

[@Eric-gi9kg]

I remember those days. I was a crew chief on a KC-135...Loved it. Got a lot of cool pictures.

[@IC3XR]

That b2 really has an emphasis on stealth

[@Platyfurmany]

That B-52 may have been built nearly 60 years ago, but it is still a beast! They are huge!!!

[@mapp4751]

Great stuff could watch this all day!

[@mrdee734]

The military are the most bros guys ever. They're always so supportive, happy

[@apollogold4494]

A-10 Is just filling up with *bullets*

[@Xevion]

you mean *brrrt*

[@gameforge7035]

Boolet

[@andrewruss5824]

Brrrrlet

[@davidoverholt251]

Don't remember a Utah Air National Guard KC135 in my day. Thank goodness that airman knows her job so so well! Thank you for your service!

[@amuginho7535]

Me trying to sleep at 3 am Mosquitos: "CONTACT"

[@chillindave1357]

I never get tired of watching this stuff! GB America!

[@Shinobi91]

10:11 posing for a pic how cool is that lol

[@thedoritomlg]

The B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit are amazing to watch

[@mrshadow5132]

10:10 XD tell them to say hello

[@martinkent2822]

This was awesome. I was a Crew Chief on F-15s. Loved that bird.

[@Daniel-lx1jd]

I think this is the one thing harder than landing on a carrier

[@steelwarrior105]

Really depends on the aircraft.

[@ForwardBias]

On DCS world I've landed in carriers (catch and all) but have yet to even connect the fuel line of a refuel yet :/

[@jackmandu]

I love the A-10, but my goodness the F-22 is one sexy plane. The B-52 is a fantastic bird, but it definitely deserves its BUFF nickname.

[@sIudgefactory]

Female A-10 pilot 🤤

[@jonathanmartin726]

dexterslag hell yea dude

[@RetiredAtenPilot]

Yes, we call them Morts.... But the newest Arizona elected one was kick ass pilot I went through Flight School with , Martha McSally !!

[@ulgrinscpguvenligi4868]

Nasa pilot sucker

[@RobertAnderson-ze9mu]

I'd let her autopilot my joystick....I mean god bless AMERAICA

[@avito-_]

@@RobertAnderson-ze9mu lmao

[@simonpender8331]

Love it. This is my kind of Reality TV. Thanks for the upload.

[@MordhauJoker]

I love that B-2 such a sexy bird

[@JetFalcon710]

It does look amazing, but I'd be nervous if I was close to one because that's a 2.1 billion dollar aircraft right there ;v;

[@TigerHoodsFan23]

B-52 just looks so sick. Looks like a damn spaceship

[@Supergolem12345]

0:00 A-10 Thunderbolt II 1:53 B-1 Lancer 3:58 B-2 Spirit 5:29 B-52 Stratofortress 7:45 F-15 Eagle 9:17 F-16 Falcon 11:28 F-22 Raptor 13:11 F-35A Lightning II

[@barmherzigsein6836]

Awesome video of our professionals at their best. Thank you! Salome (May you always Live in Peace) Mögest du weiterhin im Frieden und SEIN der Schöpfung leben. Preis sei der Schöpfung.

[@-d3r3lickt-69]

U.S. has the sexiest instruments of death. Beautiful.

[@yudzayin]

I think you never saw a Sukhoi Jet

[@yudzayin]

@Rory Spoons then you dont know anything about jets

[@yudzayin]

@Rory Spoons do you eat stupid for breakfast?

[@yudzayin]

@Rory Spoons * Infinite no u * But for real, dont talk about things, if you dont know anything

[@sgtfoley2]

@@yudzayin The only good looking Sukhoi is the Su-57. F-22 is still the best 5th Gen fighter for me.

[@luisb1337]

Nothing like seeing that B-2 spirit man.....I marvel at that thing ever time.......That thing is light years ahead of its time

[@KazamHD]

was the last a-10 a female pilot?

[@Gung_Ho_Vids]

Kazam that's correct

[@KazamHD]

Gung Ho Vids

[@tokiwartooth8264]

+Kazam I love me some female death dealers.

[@veg1run]

+geese female voice was very clear.

[@Theri4444]

the voice was really clear and you could hear a female voice so got to ask, why ask if its a female when you can hear a female voice

[@brandonGCHACHU]

Scary seeing that A-10 cannon staring in your general direction. One sneeze and BRRRRRRRRTTTT!

[@Indylimburg]

Utah Air Guard! Keep 'em flyin' boys!

[@wottermelon1132]

The A-10 will forever be my favorite. Such a gorgeous beast.

[@slick4401]

3:59 It's like refueling an alien spaceship.

[@muzzaball]

Wow, I thought the B1B was a cool sight - then the B2 turned up! Holy sh*t that was an awesome sight. Thanks for an epic video, cheers.

[@BelloBudo007]

Thanks for making this video available. Even as someone that understands little about the various aircraft, I can see the incredible advantage of fueling=up without the need to return to base. One question please. I noticed on another of your vids that a fighter appeared to be 'holding' position close by. Is this as a planned defensive matter or was the plane simply waiting it's turn? I take it that the 'tanker' would be an easy target.

[@Gung_Ho_Vids]

Bill Blinky That plane was either waiting, or just fueled. These operations are very well protected by various other aircraft, or these events take place over protected airspace. Thanks for stopping by. Come again anytime.

[@BelloBudo007]

Gung Ho Vids I see. Sounds, like a perfectly logical system and I'm pleased that everyone is safe.

[@charlespierce5813]

+Gung Ho Vids Good video, I was a boom operator on KC-135A models which were better known as Water Wagons or Steam Jets since we still used water injection for heavyweight takeoffs. I have 2443.4 hours in A models over a 10 year period from March 78 to Aug of 88.

[@Gung_Ho_Vids]

Charles Pierce Thanks for commenting. It's very cool to hear from someone who actually did this. I have never heard the terms "Water Wagon" or "Steam Jet". I will borrow that maybe in my future vids with your permission. I was Navy from 78-86. Please stop by anytime. People need to hear stuff like what you just said.

[@charlespierce5813]

+Gung Ho Vids The terms "Water Wagons" or "Steam Jets" were never meant as something derogatory. It was a term of affection and it is okay to use the term. The idea was pump water in the first stage of a jet engine increases the density of the air giving more thrust out the back. On the -135's that still had the original J-57 engines and on B-52D's thru the G's the water injection is the reason for the black smoke during takeoffs. We could only use water injection from +20F to 100F, below 20F or above 100F it didn't help. They tested a fully loaded -135A at Edwards AFB in summer to find out how much runway it really needed to a max weight takeoff. Edwards AFB has 15,000 feet of concrete runway and several miles of lake bed if needed. A -135A model at max weight used all 15,000ft of concrete and 2,000ft of lake bed to get airborne. SAC runways were normally 13,500ft long but I am not sure if that included the overruns or not. If you watch the movie "Final Countdown" with Kirk Douglas and Martin Sheen, shortly before that movie came out I refueled some of the aircraft from the USS Nimitz over the North Sea. I had a F-14 tomcat sneak in and get 2900lbs of fuel and didn't talk to me but I had his aircraft number so we still charged the Nimitz for the fuel.

[@Stefan_Kawalec]

Lancers are the most beautiful bombers in the world and one of the most beautiful planes ever built.

[@devinm4517]

Give thanks and praise to our men and women of the armed services!! Oooorah!

[@kapilbusawah7169]

The boom sounded so happy refueling that F22. Like it just made it with a smoking hot model 😄

[@wannabeairman8105]

10:20....Master Chief?... I think the F-22 was the best 😎 this is called give a another refueling on badassary.

[@spidersaremean8917]

That's a f16

[@turbotonye-4124]

As Infantry for the USMC the A-10 is a absolute God send. That aircraft save our ass so many time I cant count. I own those pilots my life no joke. They were our guardian angels without question. 🇺🇸👊🏼

[@marcelozezan8625]

Super Video Muy Bien Logrado... Gracias

[@SuperAaaaaazzzzz]

Great video, I really loved it when f-16 they talked and greet nicely others should have talk too, kinda nice talking and greeting them. Well, May be others were busy concentrating. Pls upload some more footage again.

[@adamscammell985]

How fast are they going, during the actual refueling?.

[@tumors1686]

Most American thing i have seen this whole week plus most badass

[@bhollingsworth]

Woman A-10 pilot is epic.

[@Spurdospaerde692]

Why? Who is it? Which epos about her do you recommend I read? Or did she author an epos?

[@jeffschoppers9732]

Another day at the office for America's finest! Keep up the good work. We want you home safe..