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To: Oratam

Those are refuelers flying training.
One holding under the other so the newbie pilot (on top) can get a “feel” for having jets match speed and then “lift” into the refueling line behind.
It isn’t easy keep a steady speed and track.
Practice makes perfect.


2,822 posted on 10/10/2023 6:09:35 PM PDT by Cletus.D.Yokel (When I say "We", I speak of, not for, We the People...)
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

Wow! Their practice “field” is the entire eastern seaboard.
Thanks!


2,825 posted on 10/10/2023 6:30:46 PM PDT by Oratam ("I have INFO on everyone!" --@realDonaldTrump 1/16/2023)
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