A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force

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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force

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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon Feb. 3, 2017, en route to Houston, Texas, where the Thunderbirds will perform a flyover during the 2017 Super Bowl. The Thunderbirds perform precision aerial maneuvers that demonstrate the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)

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