Caption:
A KC-135 Stratotanker from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, lifts
off at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, April 28, 1999. The
Stratotanker's principal mission is air refueling, which greatly
enhances the U.S. Air Force's capability to accomplish its mission of
Global Engagement. It also provides aerial refueling support to
U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and allied aircraft. B-52H, B-1B and
KC-135R aircraft and support personnel are forward deployed to RAF
Fairford in support of Operation Allied Force. (U.S. Air Force
photo by Senior Airman Jeff Fitch.)
(Released)
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