U.S. Air Force Capt. Patrick Gilbert and Capt. Kelby McWherter, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, perform preflight checks at RAF Mildenhall, England, before conducting an aerial refueling mission over the Baltic Sea, Dec. 4, 2025. The KC-135 Stratotanker refueled two F-35s in flight before the jets conducted low approaches, climbs and pattern work at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania; Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia; and Ämari Air Base, Estonia, coordinating with air traffic controllers from all three Baltic states to demonstrate a forward, agile and ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)
| Date Taken: | 12.03.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.10.2025 03:58 |
| Photo ID: | 9433093 |
| VIRIN: | 251204-F-XJ093-1003 |
| Resolution: | 7731x5154 |
| Size: | 6.52 MB |
| Location: | RAF MILDENHALL, BALTIC SEA |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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