U.S. Central Command released new footage showing an F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker during operational patrols over the Middle East, according to reports.
01 · THE DISPATCH
The footage, released by CENTCOM on Thursday, highlights the ongoing U.S. aerial presence in the region. The Zioneer has previously reported on multiple U.S. aerial refueling operations over the Middle East, including tanker movements over the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. This release appears to be a routine public affairs update.
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03 · Source and signal
Source and signal
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