Operation Centennial Contact
Operation Centennial Contact was an operation of the United States Air Force and National Guard conducted on 27 June 2023 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the first aerial refueling. Aircraft from various bases conducted aerial refueling exercises across the United States, as well conducting flyovers in 50 states.[1] 152 aircraft were slated to participate in the operation, with 82 tanker aircraft providing refueling support to 70 other participating aircraft.[2]
Participating aircraft
[edit]Tankers
[edit]Receivers
[edit]- 21 Lockheed C-130 Hercules
- 13 Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
- 10 McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
- 8 Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
- 6 Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
- 5 General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
- 4 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
- 2 Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
- 1 Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
References
[edit]- ^ "AMC celebrates 100th year of air refueling with community flyovers across the US". af.mil. Air Mobility Command Public Affairs. June 25, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ a b "Wild blue yonder: Air Force refueling flyover event visible in Southern Utah". St George News. June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023.