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Tanker
MilitaryWatch: RAF Tanker Carrying 80 Tons of Fuel Has Tire Blow During Takeoff
The air-to-air refueler was participating in the ongoing ‘Red Flag’ combat training exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
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