I gave this video a like for ONE reason. The absolute professionalism of that boom operator. He stayed focused on his job putting fuel into that F-15 despite the camera operator and the narrator.
Worked on these amazing airframes from 1989-1993. Tail number 86-035 out of Seymour Johnson AFB. One of the best jobs I ever had and the great experiences going overseas and all over the world. Puts a big smile on my face seeing all the videos on these work horses.
The boom operator is a highly specialize position and that is his or her single role. If you think about it the boom operator is a linchpin in an entire air forces ability to complete its mission. No fuel, no plane, no mission.... Thanks boom dudes!
It’s still is a crew effort. During JUST CAUSE, an IP and my N helped me put the pole in the hole. I had zero visibility during AAR. My receiver was part of the first wave. I then had to offload another 80K (unscheduled heavy onload) to one of our RT-135R cell mate. We offloaded to our BINGO. I couldn’t not have put the pole in the hole without the aid of everyone. Ironically, we had never flown together before. I salute the airmanship of all five crewmembers.
Yeah this brings back memories. Retired KC-10 boom here. 1986-1999 (yeah when they were still white). glad to see they took care of yall. KC-10 booms, a VERY tight-knit group! BOOM STOWED, LEAVING POSITION.
Hey man, whassip. Been a while. Where u at these days? Im a loadmaster with Southern Air, soon to be a part of Atlas. California Freestyle all the way.
I became a flight engineer in 2004 and retired in 09. Went to AFG as a 'loadmaster' (actually flight attendant) and am now in school for an A&P. Wow, that 747-400 is most awesome! Good luck to you =)
+Dean Ainsworth when i retired in 99, i thought i was going to get the job down at C-Checks in San Antonio, that fell thru. ended up being a flight attendant for 5 years with United based at JFK. was at LaGuardia when 9-11 happened. knew the pilots on UA93. then Loadmaster with Gemini and World before they folded. now southern was bought out by Atlas Air... just call me Slep-rock!
roywhiteo5 Thanks for checking this out. It was an Air Force presser, meaning, they wanted you to chat them up. It wasn't a war zone refueling....obviously very different.
I gave this video a like for ONE reason. The absolute professionalism of that boom operator. He stayed focused on his job putting fuel into that F-15 despite the camera operator and the narrator.
Worked on these amazing airframes from 1989-1993. Tail number 86-035 out of Seymour Johnson AFB. One of the best jobs I ever had and the great experiences going overseas and all over the world. Puts a big smile on my face seeing all the videos on these work horses.
The boom operator is a highly specialize position and that is his or her single role. If you think about it the boom operator is a linchpin in an entire air forces ability to complete its mission. No fuel, no plane, no mission.... Thanks boom dudes!
when they're done and finished with the military they'll be working at mcdonalds
@@kendesjarlais7577 way to stay positive :)
Can't kick ass without Tanker gas
It’s still is a crew effort. During JUST CAUSE, an IP and my N helped me put the pole in the hole. I had zero visibility during AAR. My receiver was part of the first wave. I then had to offload another 80K (unscheduled heavy onload) to one of our RT-135R cell mate. We offloaded to our BINGO. I couldn’t not have put the pole in the hole without the aid of everyone. Ironically, we had never flown together before. I salute the airmanship of all five crewmembers.
I hope he realized he just called the Aircraft Commander a co pilot
dudes annoying everyone-- kc him out the boom window
Brings back memories of many a "Bosses Day Flight". I was in the KC10 program from '81 to '94 and "Captain Shreve Squadron" Commander '86 to '88.
I was a crew chief on the KC 10 from 83 to May of 92. You might remember Sergeant Sergent
Nice, more people in the ARO than there is oxygen. That was a Q3 in my day.
Plus people standing up during AR.... but thats none of my business
THE GUICCI BOYS
Very interesting and entertaining take -- a side that we don't normally see. Why is no-one talking about that F15's awesome inverted breakaway??
Would have been fun to watch an emergency brake away with everyone walking around. KBAD CC! 433 & 4190!
I miss being a crew chief on the mighty Extender!
Yeah this brings back memories. Retired KC-10 boom here. 1986-1999 (yeah when they were still white). glad to see they took care of yall. KC-10 booms, a VERY tight-knit group! BOOM STOWED, LEAVING POSITION.
+Randy Johnson thank you for your service Randy!
+Randy Johnson White tops! Man, they were at SJ but I didn't become a boom until 97 and didn't get to Travis until they were all gray....
Hey man, whassip. Been a while. Where u at these days? Im a loadmaster with Southern Air, soon to be a part of Atlas. California Freestyle all the way.
I became a flight engineer in 2004 and retired in 09. Went to AFG as a 'loadmaster' (actually flight attendant) and am now in school for an A&P. Wow, that 747-400 is most awesome! Good luck to you =)
+Dean Ainsworth when i retired in 99, i thought i was going to get the job down at C-Checks in San Antonio, that fell thru. ended up being a flight attendant for 5 years with United based at JFK. was at LaGuardia when 9-11 happened. knew the pilots on UA93. then Loadmaster with Gemini and World before they folded. now southern was bought out by Atlas Air... just call me Slep-rock!
Awesome
This was my dad squadron!
86-90
Crew Chief on 2190 Christine. She is a camo.
Barksdale AFB
2190 was destroyed on the ramp at Barksdale on Sept 18, 1987. TSgt Joe Bergio was killed during the fire.
4190... Pfender
@@joebagadonuts5573 , the NCO who died in that ground fire was Sgt. Joseph Burgio. FYI, I worked the -10s at Travis from 2005 to 2010.
Muito bom
parabéns
max speed of a F15 is 1650mph
Angry Videogame Nerd reviewing the new Air Refueling Simulator.
why were you distracting the boom operator while he was refueling that jet?
roywhiteo5 Thanks for checking this out. It was an Air Force presser, meaning, they wanted you to chat them up. It wasn't a war zone refueling....obviously very different.
war zone or no war zone...it's literally no different. it's a delicate operation lmao. that made zero sense.