Refueling Collection (page 6)

An F-15 Eagle pulls away from a KC-135 Stratotanker after refueling during Red Flag, a two-week exercise that tests and trains servicemembers in real-time combat situations at Nellis Air Force Base

An F / A-18C Hornet receives fuel from a U. S. Air Force KC-10 Extender
Iraq, November 26, 2004 - An F/A-18C Hornet receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender. Both aircraft are conducting missions over Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

A KC-135 Stratotanker connects with an F-16 Fighting Falcon
October 23, 2006 - A KC-135 Stratotanker connects with an F-16 Fighting Falcon over Iraq to offload more than 20, 000 lbs of fuel. The F-16 then will resume its close-air-support mission

An F-15 Strike Eagle prepares for aerial refueling
An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft moves into position for fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker during a mission over Afghanistan

Pilot monitors the flight instruments in his HH-60 Pave Hawk
June 27, 2007 - Pilot monitors the flight instruments in his HH-60 Pave Hawk during an aerial refueling mission with a C-130 Hercules

U. S. Navy Sailor refuels a French Dauphin 35F helicopter on the flight deck of USS John C
April 10, 2007 - A U.S. Navy Sailor refuels a French Dauphin 35F helicopter on the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)

Pre-dawn sky with waning crescent moon, Jupiter at top, and Mercury at lower center
September 24, 2003 - Pre-dawn sky with waning crescent moon, Jupiter at top, and Mercury at lower center, Gleichen, Alberta, Canada

A Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom II approaches a tanker for refueling
Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom II of Jagdgeschawader 71 Richthofen behind a tanker of the 100th ARW over northern Germany

A U. S. Navy F / A-18E Hornet over Southwest Asia
December 29, 2012 - A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Hornet breaks away after refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker over Southwest Asia

A B-2 Spirit receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
May 12, 2009 - A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the western Pacific Ocean

A KC-135R Stratotanker over central Oregon
A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 92 Air Refueling Wing lowers its boom to prepare to recieve F-15 Eagles for air-to-air refueling training over central Oregon

A loadmaster on an HC-130 watches as an HH-60G Pave Hawk refuels
A loadmaster on an HC-130 watches as an HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 512th RQS conducts aerial refueling during a training mission out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

A U. S. Air Force E-3 Sentry moves into refueling position
July 24, 2009 - A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft moves into refueling position over the Nevada Test and Training Range during Red Flag 09-4

Two MH-53 Pave Low helicopters refueling
June 12, 2008 - Two MH-53 Pave Low helicopters from Hurlburt Field, Florida, get refueled by an MC-130H during the last five-ship formation of the 20th Special Operations Squadron

A B-2 Spirit moves into position for refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker
May 30, 2006 - A B-2 Spirit moves into position for refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean

An AH-64D Apache Longbow receives fuel at a military base in Iraq
An AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter refueling at a Forward Area Refueling Point in Tikrit, Iraq

A U. S. Air Force KC-10 refuels a B-1B Lancer over Afghanistan
Decembe 10, 2008 - A U.S. Air Force KC-10 refuels a B-1B Lancer over Afghanistan

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons conduct aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker
Two F-16s from the 162nd Fighter Wing conduct air to air refueling training with a KC-135 Stratotanker

A U. S. Air Force B-2 Spirit approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker
August 1, 2013 - A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft approaches the rear of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft before refueling during a training mission over the Midwest

A KC-135R Stratotanker refuels three F-15 Eagles during air-to-air refueling training over central Oregon

A crewman snaps a photo of USS Elokomin during refueling with USS Little Rock
November 1, 1969 - One of the cruisers crewmen aboard USS Little Rock (CLG-4) snaps a photograph of USS Elokomin (AO-55), as the two ships steam side by side during underway refueling in

USS Ponchatoula prepares to refuel USS Coontz in the South China Sea, 1969
July 1969 - USS Ponchatoula (AO-148) prepares to refuel USS Coontz (DLG-9) in the South China Sea. Another guided missile frigate is pulling away in the distance. Photographed from on board USS Coontz

U. S. Navy Seventh Fleet ships replenishing in the South China Sea
May 1969 - U.S. Navy Seventh Fleet ships replenishing in the South China Sea. Ships present are (from front to back): USS Wiltsie (DD-716); USS Tappahannock (AO-43); USS Oriskany (CVA-34)

Sign with petrol prices at a petrol station, Germany, Europe

Two businessmen checking trading books, (B&W)

Tank Lighters
circa 1944: American tank lighters, which carry oil and gasoline, close to the shore at Charan Kanoa, on the west coast of Saipan Island

Refueling trawler boat in port, Xabia, Alicante Province, Valencia, Spain, May

Imperial Airways aeroplane, 1931 C014 / 0462
Imperial Airways aeroplane. Shell Oil company mobile fuel tank being used to refuel the Imperial Airways Handley Page H.P.42 biplane Hanno in October 1931 at Semakh on the Sea of Galilee

Filling car petrol tank C015 / 4059
Filling car petrol tank. Motorist filling their cars petrol tank with unleaded petrol

Imperial Airways aeroplane, 1931 C014 / 0463
Imperial Airways aeroplane. Imperial Airways Handley Page H.P.42 biplane Hanno in October 1931 at Semakh on the Sea of Galilee

Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle C016 / 0597
Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This aircraft has a wingspan of 35 metres. Developed between 2001 and 2005 by Northrop Grumman for US military surveillance

First mid-air refuelling, 1923 C013 / 7773
First mid-air refuelling. Two Airco DH-4B biplanes refuelling during flight on 27th June 1923, over Rockwell Field, California, USA

Stansted airport, Essex, UK

F15 jets being refueled by a Boeing 707, while in flight. Aerial refueling allows medium-range fighter aircraft to operate at greater range from their bases

F16 jet being refueled by a Boeing 707, while in flight. Aerial refueling allows medium-range fighter aircraft to operate at greater range from their bases

Refueling a British Road Services truck
A promotional photograph for British Road Services. Here a truck of the fleet is refueled at a trade pump. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Leviathan refueling
The fuel ship British Councillor bunkering (refueling) the large liner Leviathan. The second of a trio of transatlantic liners built by Germanys Hamburg America Line as the SS Vaterland for

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"From Land to Air, Refueling in Various Dimensions" Two Royal Australian Air Force F / A-18 Hornets gracefully refuel mid-air, showcasing the precision and skill of aerial refueling. Step back in time with a retro-style desert scene featuring an old gas station and towering saguaro cacti - a reminder of the importance during long journeys. The B-1B Lancer patiently awaits its turn as another Lancer connects with a KC-135 Stratotanker, highlighting the seamless teamwork involved in air-to-air refueling operations. At Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, an A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis out of the hot pit after receiving essential fuel - ready for its next mission. Transport yourself to Kentish Town Train Sheds where steam trains undergo tire changes and refueling - a testament to the historical significance of keeping locomotives running smoothly. Witnessing an Auto-Union racing car undergoing a swift tire change and efficient refueling demonstrates how every second counts on the racetrack. Gaze upon a picturesque harbor on the high seas by G. H Davis while contemplating how ships rely on replenishment at sea for their prolonged voyages. USNS Laramie and USS Kearsarge engage in replenishment at sea operations, exemplifying naval logistics that keep vessels fueled and operational even in remote locations. Amidst Greenland's icy waters, witness an extraordinary sight as a CV-22B Osprey receives vital fuel mid-flight - showcasing versatility even under extreme conditions. Members of California Air National Guard's 129th Rescue Wing prepare for daring missions by ensuring their aircraft are fully fueled before taking off into action-packed skies. An MC-130P Combat Shadow stands poised to provide fuel to two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters – illustrating how aerial tankers support critical rescue operations.