A Romanian Air Force F-16 makes contact with a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker for the first time on February 28th, 2017 during air refueling training over Bucharest. With the help of the USAF’s 100th ARW and one of their Stratotankers, the Romanian Air Force became certified to refuel from all US KC-135s, strengthening partnerships and regional stability. [USAF photo by SSgt. Kate Thornton]
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News: US KC-135 completes first refueling mission with Romanian F-16 [2017-03-08]
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