Mid-Air Refuel is Almost Unbelievable
If you remember the dramatic refueling scene in “Air Force One,” you’ll know what I’m talking about. AFO, like many military aircraft, can refuel while in the air. This is normally only used in an emergency.
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At 35,000 feet, the plane can extend a pole from its tail and hand it to a trailing aircraft. The plane can stay in the air for as long as necessary because of this capability, keeping the President safe from the tragedy on the ground.