Having the skill and capability to aerial refuel aircraft was limited to fewer than a handful of countries. It is no mean feat and makes the master a member of the military elite who can send warplanes on strike missions around the world. News reports last week quoting a Chinese military newspaper say China has joined this club. Read our article on the birth of air-to-air refueling here.
Air Force depots are not typically meant for quick repair jobs, but during Operation Epic Fury, the service moved some of its stateside heavy maintenance capability forward to fix battle-damaged aircraft closer to the fight.
