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KC-135 Air Crew Saves Pilot Over ISIS Territory
The F-16 had been trying to refuel in mid-air when the pilot discovered a malfunction with his fuel system, which meant he could only fly for 15 minutes -- nowhere near enough to reach safety.Instead of leaving the pilot to cope with the emergency himself, the US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crew managed to escort him back to its base while refueling every 15 minutes to keep the jet in the air. US Air Force commander Lt. Col. Eric Hallberg said: "Over 80% of his total fuel capability was trapped and unusable. Posted by: Blossom Unains5562 2016-02-16 |
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