As part of a celebration to mark 100 years of air refueling the U.S. Air Force conducted a flyover in the skies above Grand Forks this afternoon. The event featured KC-135 Stratotankers and two B-52 Stratofortress aircraft.
In 1960 the Stratotanker mission began at the GFAFB. A B-52 mission remained active until 1986 when the local base welcomed the B-1B Lancer. In 1993 Grand Forks became the first super tanker wing. The mission was eventually deactivated in 2010 with the arrival of the Global Hawk mission.
Air refueling remains a vital part of the U.S. Air Force capabilities but it is conducted on a global stage. Tankers also carry cargo…passengers…aeromedical evacuations and perform strategic deterrence.
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