Salute!
We prolly had more damage to the fighters from the probe system than a poor boom op using the receptacle.
Problem with the new tanker is the stoopid visual system versus a human looking out the station at the rear. Even so, they seem to be getting that issue ironed out.
I made hundreds of hookups in SEA and did not have to do all the hard work myself. Just snuggle up, stabilize and shazam! Used the probe a few times in the A-37, but I guess I would have gotten used to it.
Gums sends...