RAF Voyager refuels F-35B for the first time in the UK

6 years ago

The RAF’s Voyager Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) tanker has completed the first UK refuel of the F-35B Lightning II jets.

The refuel took place on the 16th October 2018, over the North Sea at 19000ft. The Voyager, based at RAF Brize Norton, home to the RAF’s Air Mobility Fleet is no stranger to refueling fast jets, being the RAF’s sole AAR capability. The Voyager KC. Mk 2, is equipped with two underwing pods for refueling fast jets, and the Voyager KC. Mk 3 has an additional centreline hose for use by larger aircraft.

https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/raf-voyager-refuels-f-35b-for-the-first-time-in-the-uk/

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