KC-135 refuels F-16 fighter jets midair over US Central Command area
Published date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:57:32 +0700F-16 fighter jets flew beneath a KC-135 Stratotanker as US Airmen carried out a dramatic midair refuelling operation over the Middle East region.
Footage shows the fighters manoeuvring close beneath the tanker as its refuelling boom connects with the aircraft, while the roar of the planes can be heard on September 8.
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Saudi Arabia |
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08/09/2026 |
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Duration: 00:28 |
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