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An F-16 Fighting Falcon eases up to the refueling boom of a KC-10 Extender during an Operation Iraqi Freedom mission. During boom refueling operations, fuel is transferred to the receiver at a maximum rate of 1,100 gallons per minute; the hose and drogue refueling maximum rate is 470 gallons per minute. (Air Force/Airman 1st Class Matt Cook)
