Super Hornet refuels Spanish AV-8B and Italian F-35B for the first time Posted on June 5, 2022 by alert5 A series of “first-ever” events took place during the recently concluded Neptune Shield 2022 exercise. The Super Hornet from USS Harry S. Truman carried out the first aerial refueling of a Spanish AV-8B and Italian F-35B. 220521-N-NO874-1005 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 21, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, refuels a Spanish Navy AV-8B II+ Harrier in support of Neptune Shield 22, May 21, 2022. Neptune Shield 22 is the natural evolution of NATO’s ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of an Aircraft Carrier Strike Group, an Amphibious Ready Group and a Marine Expeditionary Unit to support the defense of the alliance. (Photo courtesy of Strike Fighter Squadron 11) For more information, hit the Source below Source Related posts (Automatically Generated): #FighterFriday Pentagon sending Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group to Mediterranean F-35Bs from HMS Queen Elizabeth conduct mid-air refueling with F/A-18E from USS Carl Vinson VFC-12 transitioning to Super Hornet as USN considers getting used F-16s from USAF as aggressors George H.W. Bush CSG conducts air strikes against ISIL Joint Strike Missile fit check on Super Hornet completed