A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall during an orientation flight over the North Sea, March 26, 2026. Aerial refueling extends the range and endurance of aircraft, enabling global operations and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Iris Carpenter)
| Date Taken: | 03.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.03.2026 07:34 |
| Photo ID: | 9597299 |
| VIRIN: | 260326-F-RL213-8081 |
| Resolution: | 4633x3089 |
| Size: | 1.23 MB |
| Location: | MILDENHALL, SUFFOLK, GB |
| Web Views: | 9 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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