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refueling As a global military power, the United States armed forces can require the Joint Strike Fighter to fly long distances to reach a theatre of war thousands of miles away from its home base. |
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To aid in rapid movement of its forces, the USAF maintains a network of aerial fuel tankers that enable planes to fly for hours before reaching their destination or target. Mid-air refueling is a delicate procedure requiring coordination between the tanker crew and the refueling pilot. |
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