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A jet is refueled in midair.

Thunderbird Refueling

An Air Force Reserve KC-10 Extender with 78th Air Refueling Squadron, 514th Air Mobility Wing, refuels a Thunderbird jet with the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron during the America Strong event near Baltimore, Md., May 2, 2020. The 76th and 78th Air Refueling Squadrons refueled the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels several times so they could perform their scheduled flyovers above Washington, Baltimore, and Atlanta without any need to land. The flyover was a salute by the Air Force and Navy to recognize health care workers, first responders, military service members, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Evans VIRIN: 200502-F-DV652-1016.JPG
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