100th ARW's tankers perform 'elephant walk'

Four KC-135 Stratotankers perform an “elephant walk” as they take off together Nov. 9, 2017, from RAF Mildenhall, England. The aircraft were participating in off-station training to practice four-ship formation procedures. Continual training is vital for our aircrew in ensuring the KC-135s are prepared to support U.S., NATO and partner aircraft in extending global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW's tankers perform 'elephant walk'

Four KC-135 Stratotankers perform an “elephant walk” as they take off together Nov. 9, 2017, from RAF Mildenhall, England. The aircraft were participating in off-station training to practice four-ship formation procedures. Continual training is vital for our aircrew in ensuring the KC-135s are prepared to support U.S., NATO and partner aircraft in extending global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW's tankers perform 'elephant walk'

Published Nov. 9, 2017
By Karen Abeyasekere
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Four KC-135 Stratotankers perform an “elephant walk” as they take off together Nov. 9, 2017, from RAF Mildenhall, England. The aircraft were participating in off-station training to practice four-ship formation procedures.

Continual training is vital for our aircrew in ensuring the KC-135s are prepared to support U.S., NATO and partner aircraft in extending global reach.