Thread: F-35/C130 midair during refueling
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Old 10-05-2020, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Grumble View Post
Unless you're light, with strong engines on a cool day the two engine service ceiling is usually underground.

KC-130, full of gas, hot day in El Sweato.... the fact that these guys walked away is DFC level airmanship.
I was commenting on the severity of the situation, not second-guessing anyone's airmanship.
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