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Aerial refueling started as nothing more than two aircraft flying in close proximity, a hose and a gas can. The flight of the Question Mark proved the concept that refueling an aircraft from another in-flight could be accomplished.
As the air component of the U.S. Transportation Command, AMC is comprised of a Total Force effort to execute Rapid Global Mobility and enable Global Reach –the ability to respond anywhere in the world in a matter of hours. Air Refuelers are the backbone of Global Reach, increasing coalition and U.S. aircraft’s range mid-air.
This video is part of a series of 10 videos for the Air Force's 70th Anniversary. The theme for the series is "Breaking Barriers Since 1947" with each video highlighting a significant milestone in Air Force History.
| Date Taken: | 08.31.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 08.31.2017 15:35 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
| Video ID: | 547215 |
| VIRIN: | 170831-F-F3230-0001 |
| PIN: | 615676 |
| Filename: | DOD_104788560 |
| Length: | 00:01:41 |
| Location: | HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UT, US |
| Downloads: | 94 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 94 |
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