Crew Of US Refueling Jet Saves F-16 Pilot From Having To Eject Above ISIL Territory
- 8 years ago
Refueling planes perform a valuable service during battle, but the crew of one belonging to the US Air Force went beyond their usual responsibilities and possibly prevented a tragic incident.
Refueling planes perform a valuable service during battle, but the crew of a KC-135 Stratotanker belonging to the U.S. Air Force went beyond their usual responsibilities and possibly prevented a tragic incident.
According to the military branch, in 2015, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot of undisclosed affiliation began experiencing plane problems while flying over ISIL territory.
The aircraft would only take about 15 minutes worth of fuel at a time, putting the man in danger of having to eject over enemy land.
Rather than letting that happen, the tanker
Refueling planes perform a valuable service during battle, but the crew of a KC-135 Stratotanker belonging to the U.S. Air Force went beyond their usual responsibilities and possibly prevented a tragic incident.
According to the military branch, in 2015, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot of undisclosed affiliation began experiencing plane problems while flying over ISIL territory.
The aircraft would only take about 15 minutes worth of fuel at a time, putting the man in danger of having to eject over enemy land.
Rather than letting that happen, the tanker