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Old 23rd Jul 2005, 15:15
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Air to Air refueling.Would you contemplate it?

Air to Air refueling.Valid in civilian aircraft or not?

Noticed this article in todays Times.From what I have come to understand(being a non pilot) air to air refueling takes a lot of practice to get right.I realise that his argument about fuel usage/weight is a valid point.But from a safety aspect would you like to try to find a tanker and hook up in turbulence?
Thought Air force one was crewed by military guys anyway.
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