aerial refueling
Airborne fuel transfer
Aerial refueling is the process of transferring fuel from one aircraft to another while both are in flight.
Military aircraft use it to extend range and loiter time without landing: The bombers required aerial refueling to reach their targets.
Also called in-flight refueling or air-to-air refueling.
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