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Second generation (1985 to 2005)

1986/04 - The first air to air refueling

Fighter Jets

A-4 Skyhawk

Utility Aircraft

KC-130

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Year

1986

First air-to-air refueling by RSAF using KC-130Bs, refueling Skyhawks en route to Clark Air Base.

The RSAF conducted air-to-air refuelling for the first time when two KC-130Bs refuelled eight Skyhawks that were en route to Clark Air Base in the Philippines. Operated by 122 Squadron, the KC-130Bs were modified from the C-130Bs by Singapore Technologies Aerospace.

An aircraft fueling two jets over clouds.

A KC-130B refuelling two A-4s that were en route to Clark Air Base.

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