Fuelling the fight

It is almost impossible now to imagine modern air operations without the support of airborne tankers providing vital fuel to almost every type of military aircraft. Air Power Association President, Air Marshal (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell CB, CBE examines the key role played by aerial refuelling in today’s coalition-focused environment. Column Commander’s Update Briefing A Royal Air Force mission system operator monitors a No 3 (Fighter) Squadron Typhoon, taking on fuel off the port wing of a Voyager tanker. North Sea