Message posted by Ron (Member since 07/25/2009) on January 17, 2025 at 17:32:41 PST:
Interesting mix of 3 bags (fuel tanks) and 2 bags presumably with a travel pod (baggage) loadouts. That travel pod barely fits between the gear doors. Presumably the airlift was the maintainers/equipment following along for support. Interesting they had to return a 6 ship to replace 1. When the Air Force needs 12 they typically launch 14 with the spares returning home after the first refueling. Doesn't prevent jets getting broke along the way, thus the accompanying maintenance.
In Reply to: Re: Red Flag 25-1 posted by Ken on January 17, 2025 at 11:06:25 PST:
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