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The story of the US Navy F/A-18 that was able to land safely without canopy, with a KC-10 refueling basket stuck in its refueling probe
Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

The story of the US Navy F/A-18 that was able to land safely without canopy, with a KC-10 refueling basket stuck in its refueling probe

By 
Dario Leone
Nov 21 2023

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USAF KC-46 and KC-135 tankers to conduct flyovers to celebrate the 100th anniversary of air refueling on Jun. 27
Aviation History / Military Aviation
USAF KC-46 and KC-135 tankers to conduct flyovers to celebrate the 100th anniversary of air refueling on Jun. 27
Jun 23 2023
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Former A-10 pilot explains how he was able to listen to music (also via KC-10 Tankers) aboard his Warthog during cross Country Flights
Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation
Former A-10 pilot explains how he was able to listen to music (also via KC-10 Tankers) aboard his Warthog during cross Country Flights
May 20 2022
By 
Dario Leone
“USAF should not retire KC-135s and KC-10s to avoid tanker shortage while KC-46 is delayed,” head of US Transportation Command says
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“USAF should not retire KC-135s and KC-10s to avoid tanker shortage while KC-46 is delayed,” head of US Transportation Command says
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By 
Dario Leone
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Cold War Era / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation
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By 
Dario Leone
That time a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet landed safely with a KC-10 refueling basket stuck in its refueling probe
Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation / U.S. Navy
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Mar 19 2018
By 
Dario Leone
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By 
Dario Leone
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By 
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