Chilean KC-135 Refuels American F-35A Fighters En Route to FIDAE Air Show
The Chilean Air Force's KC-135 tanker aircraft successfully refueled two American F-35A stealth fighters en route to the FIDAE air show in Santiago, Chile. This marks the first in-flight refueling of American jets by a Chilean tanker. The F-35As, part of the US Air Force's 388th Fighter Wing, are participating in the biannual air show, showcasing US airpower and strengthening military ties with Chile and regional allies.