The 117th Air Refueling Wing performs its first ever Eight Ship Formation. 8 KC-135 Stratotankers takeoff from the same runway within approximately 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Leadership and airmen talk about their experience.
VOT:
Master Sgt. Christopher Leopard, Crew Chief, 117 ARW
Capt. Bailey Hindman, Pilot, 117 ARW
Capt. Joshua Whiteheart, Instructor Pilot, 117 ARW
Col. Scott Grant, Commander, 117 ARW
VI Professionals:
Staff Sgt. Jim Bentley
Ken Johnson
Airman 1st Class Nicholas Faddis
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