Originally Posted by
Just This Once...
The KC-135 can receive fuel via the boom - it's a big pipe that works both ways. It can collect spare fuel from a returning package and distribute it to those in need. For bigger uplifts a KC-10 plugged in the back can provide a lot of fuel. Our own Rivet Joint could (as an example) pump fuel back to the tanker to trade unused contingency fuel for a reduced landing weight.
The US SRD suggests that very few 135 ac can Rx via reverse pump method. Perhaps a current 135 driver can enlighten us.