Wouldn't you agree that, althought perhaps not as significantly
for long-range aircraft, dependency on inflight refueling is
very relevant?

Not if you're the United States of America, it isn't.


Why is that? Do we have unlimited tankers? How about unlimited ramp space to
put our tankers? I've got news for you, the OIF air campaign was driven solely
by tankers. Not bombs, bombers or fighters, but tankers, how many and where.

Sorry about that; but true.

You're wrong.


BUFDRVR

"Stay on the bomb run boys, I'm gonna get those bomb doors open if it harelips
everyone on Bear Creek"