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To: Freeport

Its a gas station. It doesnt have to fly. But it CAN !


3 posted on 03/03/2017 7:50:05 AM PST by Delta 21 (The minority demands NOTHING !)
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To: Delta 21
Its a gas station. It doesnt have to fly. But it CAN !

Not always the case. The C-130 refuelers used to require air flow to maintain higher pressure in order for the JP to flow to the aircraft being refueled. The newer model uses bleed air from the engine (turbo prop) to increase internal tank pressure when on the ground.

9 posted on 03/03/2017 9:20:21 AM PST by rjsimmon (The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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