Originally Posted by
Dan Winterland
I don't reckon an large aircraft (Victor or Vulcan) could successfuly use the Boom Drogue Adapter (BDA) fitted to the KC135 to allow a probe equipped aircraft to refuel from it. The process is hard enough for a more manoeuvreable fighter.
Dan I was going to disagree then had a recollection.
In 1965 when the Valiant force was grounded the USAF kindly provided drogud booms for the Javelins and Lightnings until the Victor K1 became available.
IIRC the Vulcan did not do IFR (as was in those days) after the demise of the Valiant but I do think it was mooted that they coul duse the KC135.