Australian, Italian and UAE tankers getting certified to refuel USAF fighters, C-17 and B-1B

From now till the summer of 2016, air refueling tankers from Australia, Italy and UAE will be heading to Edwards Air Force Base to get their boom certified to refuel various types of U.S. Air Force combat aircraft. A RAAF KC-30 is now in California to start off certification with the F-16.

U.S. Air Force photo by Christian Turner

Once completed, the Australia tanker will proceed to get clearance for refueling the C-17 and F-15. A UAE KC-30 will finish the certification process by refueling the B-1 and A-10 in summer. Separately, Italy’s KC-767 will head to Edwards as part of this Coalition Tanker Aerial Refueling Certification Effort. The Boeing tanker will be paired with the F-15 and F-16.

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