A U.S. Air Force KC-10A Extender refuels a KC-135R Stratotanker at
sunset over the Adriatic Sea during an Operation Allied Force mission,
Apr. 16, 1999. Tankers are critical to ongoing operation as they
allow fighters and cargo aircraft to accomplish their missions by
extending their range. The KC-10A Extender is from McGuire Air
Force Base, New Jersey, the KC-135R is based at RAF Mildenhall,
England. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg L.
Davis) (RELEASED)
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