U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aidan Hilty, 100th Operations Support Squadron boom
operator, instructor and tactician, controls the refueling scenario outside the simulator at RAF
Mildenhall, England Dec. 19, 2025. After initial training, boom operators continue simulator
and live-flight training throughout their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Iris
Carpenter)
| Date Taken: | 12.18.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 01.12.2026 11:22 |
| Photo ID: | 9476092 |
| VIRIN: | 251219-F-RL213-3760 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4032 |
| Size: | 1.78 MB |
| Location: | MILDENHALL, SUFFOLK, GB |
| Web Views: | 11 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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