An American refueling aircraft refuels a Russian fighter jet in flight for the first time. Photo: Telegram @AviaCT
In a historic event, an American aircraft conducted an in-flight refueling operation for Russian-made fighter jets for the first time.
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A Boeing KC-135 from the 141st Air Refueling Wing of the Washington Air National Guard refueled three Su-30MKM fighters of the Malaysian Air Force.
This unprecedented milestone took place two days ago at Subang Air Base in Malaysia as part of a “state partnership” between the U.S. and Malaysian Air Forces, according to an official statement from the 141st Air Refueling Wing. This exercise marks the first documented instance of an American aircraft refueling a Russian-origin fighter jet.
The operation, symbolizing military cooperation between the two countries, was captured in images and videos released by the communication team of the 141st Air Refueling Wing, showcasing the historic in-flight refueling moments.
Photos and videos: Courtesy of the 141st Air Refueling Wing / Telegram @AviaCT. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.