The first three chapters of this project represent research into the history of Air Force/Navy air refueling, attempts toward joint air refueling concepts, and the need to formalize joint operations at the squadron and air wing levels. Appendix A presents a draft concept of operations. Appendix B includes the Air Force and Navy agreements pertaining to air refueling. Lastly, this product is a result of years KC-135 and KC-10 operational and staff experience that has been interwoven into the draft concept of operations aimed directly at providing the how, who, when, and where of land-based tankers for naval air operations. Keywords: Refueling in flight; Tanker aircraft; Naval aviation. (emk)
Air Force Air Refueling for Naval Operations: History, Practice, and Recommendations
1990
168 pages
Report
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English
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