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Stratotanker keeps B-52 fueled to fight

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight Aug. 28, 2017. Despite being in the Air Force inventory for more than 50 years, B-52s continue to provide precision-guided weapons capabilities to Operation Inherent Resolve. The aircraft's payload capacity of 70,000 pounds can include gravity bombs, cluster bombs, precision-guided missiles and Joint Direct Attack Munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Michael Battles
VIRIN: 170828-F-MI569-1109.JPG
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