U.S. Central Command published footage showing a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling an F-22 Raptor stealth fighter during operational patrols over the Middle East, according to reports.
The video, released on Tuesday, shows a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker refueling an F-22 Raptor fifth-generation stealth fighter during operational patrols over the Middle East. The KC-135R is the primary aerial refueling aircraft of the U.S. Air Force, enabling extended range for strike and surveillance missions. CENTCOM, which oversees U.S. military operations in the region, has periodically released such footage as part of its public communications.
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