B-21 Raider Photographed Aerial Refueling For The First Time

The B-21 is said to be making quick progress in testing as the USAF accelerates production ahead of its 2027 entry into service.
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B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Spotted During Aerial Refueling Test For The First Time

Photographers got some incredible images of the B-21 Raider refueling from a KC-135 during a test over Mojave Desert. A Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider was spotted performing aerial refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Eastern California on Mar.
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The B-21 Raider bomber is gearing up for aerial refueling

During a recent test, the B-21 was photographed in refueling position behind a KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft—but it appears that no fuel was actually transferred.
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Air Force veteran explains dangers of mid-air refueling and role of KC-135

SHREVEPORT, La. - A military aircraft crash in Iraq is drawing new attention as officials confirm more details about what happened.

The aerial refueling aircraft used in Operation Epic Fury were created from a single $16 million Boeing prototype. See the 'Dash 80.'

Boeing's $16 million bet led to the creation of the 707 jetliner and the Air Force's KC-135 tanker. Here's the fascinating history of the "Dash 80."

Photos show damaged refueling plane that landed in Israel with Beale Air Force Base marking

A U.S. Air Force aerial refueling plane that landed in Israel with damage to its tail fin has a marker that indicates it came from Beale Air Force Base in Northern California, according to images shared by Israeli media.
Defense One

B-21 spotted in aerial-refueling test flights

Key refueling-related tests for the B-21 Raider are now underway, an Air Force spokesperson confirmed to Defense One, the latest milestone towards delivering the next-generation bomber by 2027. “We can confirm that a B-21 Raider flight test aircraft completed a test event involving a close-proximity flight with a KC-135 Stratotanker,