Old Nan and Mr floppy

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[Charl]

Marty, your thread titles!
So explain the second shot?
You don't ruin a perfectly good boom if there isn't jolly good reason.

[Splitpin]

Charl, some of the tankers have a boom and drogue (basket) system.
For servicing the drogue hose can be partially , or fully extended. I have a photo somewhere , showing a whole row of parked 135s with semi deployed hose and baskets ....weird looking.
Some versions also carry the hose and basket system in under wing pods. Very capable piece of equipment, being able to refuel both plug in and probe equipped aircraft

[simonh]

USN and USMC aircraft types rely on the drogue system. The French Air Force Mirage 2000s also rely on that system.

[Charl]

Yes see my Expert Review

I am just yanking the SP chain, he is a tough guy and can handle it...

[simonh]

Charl, I understand perfectly..

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Charl