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Old 16th Aug 2021, 07:07
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Apparently 800 pax onboard C-17 RCH 871 from Kabul.
Saigon all over again.
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zon...go-jet-reports

800 People Evacuated From Kabul Aboard A Single C-17 Cargo Jet: Reports

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A tanker bridge has also been created that is refueling heavily laden USAF transport flights as they move from Afghanistan to safer locales in the Middle East. The tankers could allow for the loaded transports to make tactical departures from Kabul with lower fuel loads than they would have to without aerial refueling support. There could be a major shortage of jet fuel at Kabul International, as well….



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