RAF C-17 - Inflight refueling

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Having done both (Boom & Drogue). The Boom offers a much quicker flow rate.
Lights on Boom system make life easier when you get in. A KC-10 has so much power in its Boom that it can actually re-position you if you are out of position!

Basket can be a handful to get into. But are always good for a laugh.

BDA is rediculous Full Stop!
Wing Pods on KC-135 are tricky - especially if you are on the left!
Centreline on KC-10 is too flimsy

VC-10 is simply the best Drogue - But I wish it has a boom.



Despite having a huge fuel load, sometimes AAR is essential if you need a small fuel load to cater for a short take-off run and AAR after airborne to go the extra mile, or if your load has a tricky C of G that you need full or strangely balanced fuel to even remain within C of G. - & I'm not just talking about Transport Aircraft!
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thanks mystic....