Posted on Aug 26, 2025

KC-46 Boom Blamed for 3 Refueling Mishaps

Maj Robert Thornton

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Refueling issues with KC-46. You might think I am not a fan of the KC-46; you are correct.

KC-46 Boom Blamed for 3 Refueling Mishaps

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Posted 5 mo ago

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MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P

Posted 5 mo ago

Just proves the old adage: "Newer isn't always better."

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

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Posted 5 mo ago

I think the KC 135 is a better aircraft. And so WAS the KC 10 now retired Maj Robert Thornton
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

Posted 5 mo ago

Put a traditional boom pod in the back and stop messing with this technology that won't work.

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Maj Robert Thornton

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Thanks Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen, that has been my position as well.

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