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How do fighter jets refuel in the sky at night? Watch a KC-135 Stratotanker seamlessly refuel two F-15E Strike Eagles in complete darkness using infrared lighting, low-visibility LEDs, and precision navigation systems. Night refueling is one of the most demanding skills in aviation—and one of the most impressive to watch.

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Artist : Anno Domini Beats

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00:00In total darkness, aerial refueling still happens with stunning precision.
00:04Here, a KC-135 Stratotanker links up with two F-15E Strike Eagles over a CENTCOM mission zone.
00:11Low visibility LEDs, infrared lighting, and advanced navigation systems guide the boom operator,
00:16allowing jets to refuel midair without ever seeing daylight.
00:20Night or day, the mission never stops.
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