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Old 28th November 2001 | 22:09
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T_richard
 
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Im no aviator, but I knew a guy who flew refuelers for SAC, he used to talk about the work involved to keep in formation with the B-52s. I recall it required some serious flying and jockeying ( read fuel burn) to stay in place.
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