Refuelling Collection (page 6)

Formula One World Championship
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari F2007 makes a pitstop. Formula One World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Race, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Sunday 18 March 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

1967 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 11: Ludivico Scarfiotti / Mike Parkes, Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari 330P4, is refuelled during a pitstop during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe

2006 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 14: Giancarlo Fisichella, Renault R26 pitstop during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 14, 2006 in Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

1999 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 30: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F399, makes a pit stop during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 30

2003 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 14: A pit stop for Jean-Marc Gounon / Stephane Gregoire / Jonathan Cochet, Courage Competition

1922 French GP
STRASBOURG, FRANCE - JULY 16: Pietro Bordino, Fiat 804 during the French GP at Strasbourg on July 16, 1922 in Strasbourg, France. (Photo by LAT Images)

2006 German GP
HOCKENHEIMRING, GERMANY - JULY 30: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari 248 F1 comes in for a pitstop during the German GP at Hockenheimring on July 30, 2006 in Hockenheimring, Germany

1960 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 26: Jean Rambaux / Pierre Boutin, Jean Rambaux, AC Ace - Bristol, is refuelled during a pitstop during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 26

2016 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 15: Refuel at #67 Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Ford GT during the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 15, 2016. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

International Championship for Makes 1964: Tourist Trophy
GOODWOOD CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 29: Jim Clark, Lotus 30 Ford, makes a pitstop during the Tourist Trophy at Goodwood Circuit on August 29, 1964 in Goodwood Circuit, United Kingdom

1914 French Grand Prix. Lyons, France. 4 July 1914. Piero Pietro (Alda). Ref-Autocar 1236. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1996 Hungarian Grand Prix. Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary. 9-11 August 1996. Gerhard Berger (Benetton B196 Renault) takes a pitstop for more fuel and fresh rubber. Ref-96 HUN 10

DTM Championship 2005, Rd 3, Spa Francorchamps
Pitstop practice of Mattias Ekstrom (SWE), Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline, Audi A4 DTM. DTM Championship, Rd3, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, 14 May 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

2000 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 23: Jenson Button, Williams FW22 BMW, during a pitstop during the British GP at Silverstone on April 23, 2000 in Silverstone, United Kingdom

2002 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 01: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2002, exits a pitstop during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on September 01, 2002 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

Royal Air Force - Avro Vulcan K. 2 XH561
Royal Air Force - Avro Vulcan K.2 XH561 of No.50 Squadron at RAF Wildenrath for an air display. After the Falklands conflict, the Victor K.2 fleet was fast approaching their fatigue limits

2000 Nazareth
MAY 27: Gil de Ferran, Team Penske, Reynard 2KI Honda, makes a pitstop, in front of Helio Castroneves, Team Penske, Reynard 2KI Honda on Saturday May 27, 2000. (Photo by LAT Images)

2003 Cleveland
BURKE LAKEFRONT AIRPORT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - JULY 05: Paul Tracy, Team Player s, Lola B02/00, makes a pitstop during the Cleveland at Burke Lakefront Airport on July 05

Fire in Pits at RAC Tourist Trophy Race at Goodwood
A fire in Pits during the RAC Tourist Trophy Race at Goodwood. The No.1 Aston Martin caught fire during refuelling. The driver

Esso garage at the end of petrol rationing 1950. Creator: Unknown
Esso garage at the end of petrol rationing 1950

Handley Page HP-80 Victor SR-2
RAF Handley Page Hp-80 Victor SR-2 V-Bomber and Avro Vulcan Parked at Upper Heyford Date: 1969

Refuelling and re-arming Spitfire fighters, Malta, World War II, 1942 (1944). Creator: Unknown
Refuelling and re-arming Spitfire fighters, Malta, World War II, 1942 (1944). Each to his Station. - While the pilot waits, soldiers and airmen refuel and reammunition his Spitfire in its pen

1926 European Grand Prix: Meo Costantini, 3rd position
Lasarte, San Sebastian, Spain. 18 July 1926. Meo Costantini (Bugatti T39A), 3rd position. Published-Autocar 23/7/1926 p142. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Sikorsky HH-60 MEDEVAC Black Hawk Helicopter
Pictured is a Sikorsky HH-60 MEDEVAC Black Hawk Helicopter being refuelled at Kandahar Airfield in 2010. The HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC)

Basket Case
A Hercules C130K and VC10 from 1312 Flight, Mount Pleasant Airfield. Practice Air to Air refuelling in the skies above the Falkland Islands. Title: Basket Case, Category D: RAF Equipment

Replenishment At Sea
HMS Cumberland met up with RFA Wave Knight for a Replenishment At Sea (RAS). It is a tricky operation, passing ropes, wires and fuel hoses between ships moving at sea

HMS Argyll in the Gulf
HMS Argyll conducting a replenishment at sea (RAS) with USS Kearsage in the Northern Arabian Gulf. The ship played a vital role in the coalition effort in the region

Tornado Refuelling
A 101 Squadron tanker refuels a Tornado GR4 aircraft high over the Middle East

2007 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 13: Flames trail from Felipe Massa's Ferrari F2007 as he pulls away from a pitstop during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 13

Dassault Falcon 20DC G-FRAT (msn 87), of Flight Refuelling Aviation Services Date: circa 2000

Dassault Falcon 20DC G-FRAM (msn 151), of Flight Refuelling Aviation Services Date: circa 1995

Dassault Falcon 20ECM G-FRBA (msn 178), of Flight Refuelling Aviation. Date: circa 2000

Republic P-47C Thunderbolt
United States Air Force - Republic P-47C Thunderbolt being refuelled at the refuelling point on an advanced Landing Ground in France, late 1944

WW2 - Refuelling An Aircraft
An illustration of some British WW2 Royal Air Force ground crew refuelling and re-ammunitioning an aircraft while the pilot steps out. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - British Fighter Station
An educational illustration which provides an aerial view of a British WW2 Royal Air Force fighter station, highlighting important sections including refuelling areas, runways

WW2 - Refuelling A Wellesley Bomber
A photograph which shows some British WW2 Royal Air Force personnel refuelling a Vickers Wellesley bomber plane. Date: circa 1940s

Refuelling Mid-Air
A bomber being refuelled mid-air, as part of a Royal Air Force display over Hendon. Date: 1931

Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker 57-2607
United States Air Force (USAF) - Boeing KC-135A-BN Stratotanker 57-2607 (MSN 17743), of the 147th Air Refuelling Squadron, Pennsylvania ANG, at RAF Fairford on 22 July 1989. Date: 1989

Fournier RF-4D G-AWGO (msn 4085), refuelling at Biggin Hill in March 1972. Date: 1972

Hawker Hunter Mk. 74A 517
Singapore Air Defence Command - Hawker Hunter Mk.74A 517 (msn 41H/688080, ex XJ689), during delivery, on a refuelling stop at RAF Luqa, Malta. Date: circa 1971

Douglas A-4C 148552 and 148462
United States Navy - Douglas A-4C 148552 (msn 12745, base code AE, call-sign 308) of VA-64, carrying out air-air refuelling, using the buddy-pack system, with 148462 (msn 12655, base code AE)

Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk 154293
United States Navy - Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk 154293 (MSN 13681, call-sign 758, base code A'), of VT-7. (This aircraft retained the flight refuelling probe on conversion to TA-4J) Date: circa 2000

United States Air Force - Boeing NKC-135E Stratotanker 55-3135 (MSN 17251), an instrumented tanker during refuelling trials with an F-16, at Edwards Air Force Base on 3 April 2018

Aeronavale - Breguet Br1150 Atlantique 7 (msn 07) from 24F at the 1993 Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 21 to 27 July 1993

Armee de l'Air - Transall C-160R 64-GQ (msn R217), of ET. 64, chasing the refuelling drogue from a C-160 tanker
Armee de l'Air - Transall C-160R 64-GQ (msn R217), of ET.64, chasing the refuelling drogue from a C-160 tanker. (Transall - TRANSport ALLianz / Armee de l'Air - French Air Force)

Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 63-8017
United States Air Force - Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 63-8017 (msn 18634), of the 100th Air Refuelling Wing, at RAF Mildenhall in November 1998. Date: 1999

Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 61-0267
United States Air Force - Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 61-0267 (msn 18174), at RAF Mildenhall, in January 1999, having a drogue extension hose fitted to the refuelling boom

Boeing KC-135T Stratotanker 58-0129
United States Air Force - Boeing KC-135T Stratotanker 58-0129 (msn MSN 17874), of the 82nd Aerial Refuelling Wing. Date: circa 2000

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"Refuelling: A Journey Through Time and Speed" In the fast-paced world of motorsports, refuelling plays a crucial role in ensuring that the wheels keep turning and the engines keep roaring. From historic races to iconic moments, let's dive into the captivating stories behind this essential pit stop maneuver. Back in 1984 at the British GP, adrenaline filled Silverstone as drivers eagerly awaited their turn for refuelling. The Avro Lancaster G-AHJW formerly known as ED866 soared above, reminding us of its wartime legacy while adding an air of nostalgia to this modern spectacle. Rewind further to 1957 at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. As sports cars raced through dusk till dawn, teams strategized meticulously during each refuelling session, hoping it would be their key to victory. Meanwhile, mechanics huddled around Trintignants Bugatti Type 251 chassis during the 1956 French Grand Prix. Their focused gaze fixed upon the straight-8 Bugatti engine within; a testament to both innovation and dedication in pursuit of speed. But not all refuellings took place on grand stages - sometimes they occurred on smaller scales too. Picture a Mini patiently waiting for its tank to be replenished; a humble reminder that even everyday vehicles require occasional nourishment. Traveling back even further in time takes us to Lawrence's garage in Brixton, London circa 1924. Though captured by an unknown creator, this snapshot showcases early efforts towards efficient fuel distribution – a glimpse into how far we've come since then. Fast forward once more to Sports Cars 1956: Reims 12 Hours race where sleek machines roared across tracks with determination. Refuelling stations stood ready like lifelines amidst intense competition – offering precious seconds gained or lost depending on efficiency and precision. The International Championship for Makes brought forth another memorable moment at Daytona's grueling endurance race in 1968.