210121-F-FJ742-1171

F-15E Strike Eagles from the 334th Fighter Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, are guided by a KC-46A Pegasus, as they wait to be refueled on Jan. 21, 2021. Each of the low-drag conformal fuel tanks that hug the F-15E's fuselage can carry 750 gallons of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jordan Colvin)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
210121-F-FJ742-1084

Senior Master Sgt. Barry Bradley, 77th Air Refueling Wing boom operator (front), preforms necessary inspections for the boom lift at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina on Jan. 21, 2021. Depending on fuel storage configuration, the aircraft can carry a palletized load of up to 65,000 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jordan Colvin)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
210121-F-FJ742-1063

Lt. Col Wayne Turner, 77th Air Refueling Squadron training officer, pilots the KC-46A Pegasus down the runway at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina on Jan. 21, 2021. The KC-46A represents the beginning of a new era in air-to-air refueling capability for the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jordan Colvin)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
210121-F-FJ742-1045

2nd Lt. Olivia Harrison, 77th Air Refueling Wing KC-46 Pegasus pilot, checks for clearance before approaching the runway at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 21, 2021. The KC-46A will provide next generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jordan Colvin)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

KC-46 A Pegasus, Four F-15 E Strike Eagles hookup for refueling operations

Published Feb. 3, 2021
By Airman Jordan Colvin

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE -- F-15E Strike Eagles from the 334th Fighter Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, are guided by a KC-46A Pegasus, as they wait to be refueled on Jan. 21, 2021. Each of the low-drag conformal fuel tanks that hug the F-15E's fuselage can carry 750 gallons of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jordan Colvin)

210121-F-FJ742-1171

210121-F-FJ742-1084

210121-F-FJ742-1063

210121-F-FJ742-1045