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17th February 2026 | 14:38

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https://x.com/defencegeek/status/202...351186809?s=61

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Lajes Airport - A Bomber Fuel Station?

During Op MIDNIGHT HAMMER in 2025, at least 10 tankers operating from Lajes (LPLA) supported B-2s going to/from Iran. Tankers are starting to position there again today:

Confirmed to LPLA:
KC-46A "RCH422" 17-46030 #AE5E0B
KC-46A "RCH292" 17-46027 #AE5E08
KC-46A "RCH280" 20-46082 #AE63BE
KC-46A "RCH304" 17-46026 #AE5E07
KC-46A "RCH317" 11-46059 #AE5FA6

Unconfirmed movements LEMO -> LPLA?
KC-135RT "?" 58-0018 #AE04B8
KC-135R "?" 62-3502 #AE0377
KC-135R "?" 58-0042 #AE0375