Refueling Collection

Two Royal Australian Air Force F / A-18 Hornets
February 13, 2013 - Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets form up in preparation to conduct in-flight refueling while participating in Cope North 13 near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

Retro Style Desert Scene with Old Gas Station and Saguaro Cactus on a sunny day

A B-1B Lancer stands by as another Lancer connects with a KC-135 Stratotanker
February 23, 2012 - A B-1B Lancer from the 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron stands by as another Lancer connects with a KC-135 Stratotanker for inflight refueling during a mission over the Gulf of

An A-10 Thunderbolt II taxies out of the hot pit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri
December 8, 2010 - An A-10 Thunderbolt II taxies out of the hot pit after a hasty refuel at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri

'Oiling': a battleship taking in oil fuel at sea, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC400480 'Oiling': a battleship taking in oil fuel at sea, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Vintage IAF III
Tal Paz-Fridman

Auto-Union racing car, tyre change and refuelling
An Auto-Union racing car at the replenishment pits, having a tyre change and refuelling. 20th century

USNS Laramie an USS Kearsarge conduct a replenishment at sea
Red Sea, May 22, 2013 - The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) and the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) conduct a replenishment-at-sea

A CV-22B Osprey receives fuel off the coast of Greenland
June 21, 2013 - A CV-22B Osprey receives fuel off the coast of Greenland by a MC-130H Combat Talon II. The aircraft landed in Iceland during its journey to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England

Members of the 129th Rescue Wing California Air National Guard
September 5, 2012 - Members of the 129th Rescue Wing California Air National Guard assist in the rescue operations of two injured fisherman who were approximately 1400 miles off the coast of

An MC-130P Combat Shadow prepares to refuel two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters
March 18, 2011 - An MC-130P Combat Shadow crew prepares to refuel two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters above the Pacific Ocean

Coaling a Royal Mail steam packet at Kingston, Jamaica in the 19th century. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

A ship "coaling up"at Grangemouth docks, Scotland in the 19th century. From The Book of Ships, published c
A ship " coaling up" at Grangemouth docks, Scotland in the 19th century. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

Steam trains in Kentish Town Train Sheds
Steam trains refueling in Kentish Town Train Sheds, London Date: early 1930s

A MC-130W conducts an in-flight refueling for two MH-53J Pave Low III helicopters
November 16, 2006 - An MC-130W conducts an in-flight refueling for two MH-53J Pave Low III helicopters at Hurlburt Field, Florida

A Chilean Air Force F-16 refuels from a U. S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker
A Chilean Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over Brazil during Exercise Cruzex V

A B-2 Spirit bomber conducts a refueling with a KC-10 Extender
July 25, 2006 - A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber conducts a refueling with a KC-10 Extender aircraft over Australia during exercise Green Lighting

Outback Road Sign
No fuel for 120km

Autonomous airborne refuelling testing C016 / 0584
Autonomous airborne refuelling testing. F-18 Hornet aircraft being refuelled in mid-air during a flight to test autonomous airborne refuelling technology

Harbour on the high seas by G. H. Davis
The seadrome is a mid-ocean landing field for refuelling. U shaped, one arm for refuelling the seaplane, other side is a large flight deck. Date: 1937

Big Deutzer twin engine located on both sides of the crankshaft cylinders

Otto vertical engine

Steam and gas vehicles
Antique illustration of steam and gas vehicles

Vapor pump with vertical boiler
Antique illustration of a vapor pump with vertical boiler

Drainage - placing tubes
Antique illustration of a man placing tubes for drainage

Vertical wall steam plunger
Illustration of a Vertical wall steam plunger

Illustration of various aircraft, Douglas DC-8 refuelling a B-1 aircraft mid-air, U-2 spy plane, B-2 stealth bomber, MIT Daedalus, Sukhoi Su-27, Solar Challenger

An A / V-8B Harrier receives fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender
February 24, 2012 - A U.S. Marine Corps A/V-8B Harrier receives fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender

A KC-135 Stratotanker refueling an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon over Iraq
July 28, 2009 - A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon over Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

An F-15E Strike Eagle breaks away from a KC-135 Stratotanker after refueling
April 11, 2006 - An F-15E Strike Eagle breaks away from a KC-135 Stratotanker after refueling over Southwest Asia

German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon during in-flight refueling
German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon of Fighterbomberwing 31, refueling from an A310 Tanker over France during NATO exercise Volcanex

An F-22 Raptor banks away from a KC-135 Statotanker during a refueling operation
February 24, 2009 - An F-22 Raptor banks away from a KC-135 Statotanker during a refueling operation as part of a Joint RED FLAG exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

An F-16 from Colorado Air National Guard refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over Brazil during Exercise CRUZEX V

A U. S. Air Force AC-130W Stinger II receiving fuel
August 6, 2013 - A U.S. Air Force AC-130W Stinger II aircraft receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft over the plains of New Mexico

An Italian AMX is refueled by a KC-10A Extender over Afghanistan
December 7, 2009 - An Italian AMX is refueled by a KC-10A Extender over Afghanistan

The crew of an HH-60G Pave Hawk prepare to conduct aerial refueling
The crew of an HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 512th RQS prepare to conduct aerial refueling from an HC-130 aircraft during a training mission out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

A C-130 Hercules is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean

An F-16 Fighting Falcon
October 19, 2006 - An F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches the boom on a KC-135 Stratotanker to refuel during Red Flag 07-1 being held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

USS Momsen, USS Antietam and USNS Charles Drew in transit
Coral Sea, July 14, 2013 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG-92), left, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG-54)

A B-2 Spirit aircraft getting in position to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over
March 10, 2009 - A B-2 Spirit aircraft gets in position to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean

An F-15 Strike Eagle prepares to refuel
July 4, 2005 - An F-15 Strike Eagle prepares to refuel over Iraq during a mission supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom

USS Harry S. Truman pulls alongside the fleet oiler USNS Kanawha
Atlantic Ocean, February 1, 2013 a Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) pulls alongside the fleet oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) to conduct a replenishment at sea and a refueling at sea

A U. S. Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft refueling from a KC-10 Extender
November 25, 2010 - A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender while flying over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

An F-16 Fighting Falcon moves into place to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
Southwestern, U.S. - An F-16 Fighting Falcon moves into place to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker. The F-16 is en route to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to take part in Green Flag East

C-130 Hercules from the Austrian Air Force refueling on the base at Linz, Austria

A B-52 Stratofortress bomber refuels during a close-air-support mission
Over Afghanistan - A B-52 Stratofortress bomber refuels during a close-air-support mission. The KC-135 Stratotanker transfers fuel to the bomber at about 16 gallons per second

German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft refueling over France
Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft of the German Air Force refueling from an A310 Tanker over France during NATO Exercise Volcanex

Sailors move into position to refuel a MV-22 Osprey
Philippine Sea, November 17, 2013 - Sailors move into position to refuel a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the U.S

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"From Land to Air, Refueling in Various Dimensions" Two Royal Australian Air Force F / A-18 Hornets gracefully refuel mid-air, showcasing the precision and skill of aerial refueling. Step back in time with a retro-style desert scene featuring an old gas station and towering saguaro cacti - a reminder of the importance during long journeys. The B-1B Lancer patiently awaits its turn as another Lancer connects with a KC-135 Stratotanker, highlighting the seamless teamwork involved in air-to-air refueling operations. At Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, an A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis out of the hot pit after receiving essential fuel - ready for its next mission. Transport yourself to Kentish Town Train Sheds where steam trains undergo tire changes and refueling - a testament to the historical significance of keeping locomotives running smoothly. Witnessing an Auto-Union racing car undergoing a swift tire change and efficient refueling demonstrates how every second counts on the racetrack. Gaze upon a picturesque harbor on the high seas by G. H Davis while contemplating how ships rely on replenishment at sea for their prolonged voyages. USNS Laramie and USS Kearsarge engage in replenishment at sea operations, exemplifying naval logistics that keep vessels fueled and operational even in remote locations. Amidst Greenland's icy waters, witness an extraordinary sight as a CV-22B Osprey receives vital fuel mid-flight - showcasing versatility even under extreme conditions. Members of California Air National Guard's 129th Rescue Wing prepare for daring missions by ensuring their aircraft are fully fueled before taking off into action-packed skies. An MC-130P Combat Shadow stands poised to provide fuel to two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters – illustrating how aerial tankers support critical rescue operations.