Heh, he made other claims, like SR-71s would make lazy circles to toy with MiG pilots.
Which of course, is silly considering the high-value and rarity of the aircraft. Not to mention the complicated logistics of refueling.
I once asked a KC-10 boom operator how they did it (though it was probably KC-135). He said we draw from the same tanks.
I was like, no, you’re not capable of burning JP-7. The SR-71 was about 3 years from being retired at that point.
Maybe no KC-10s were involved in refueling the SR-71?
[I once asked a KC-10 boom operator how they did it (though it was probably KC-135).]
though it was probably KC-135s that did most, if not all, of the refuelings.
They guy I spoke with was definitely KC-10 crew as they were standing outside of their aircraft.
KC135Q were the tankers for the SR71. Special fuel.