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Operations at RAF Mildenhall, 15 March 2026
Last edited Sun Mar 15, 2026, 12:03 PM - Edit history (2)
KC-135 Develops Technical Issue on Taxiway | Tankers Launch to Support F-35 & F-15 | RAF Mildenhall
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Royal Air Force Station Fairford (RAF Fairford)
Exciting tanker action from RAF Mildenhall! Watch as United States Air Force KC-135R Stratotankers and a KC-46A Pegasus handle preparations and launches in support of F-35 and F-15 operations. One KC-135 develops a technical issue on the taxiway, while the KC-46 experiences an aborted takeoff before successfully getting airborne on the second attempt. Classic military aviation drama at one of Europe's key refueling hubs!
Aircraft highlights (timestamps approximate):
00:30 — USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker (Reg: 57-2605)
01:31 — USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker (Reg: 59-1511)
02:55 — Boeing KC-135R (Reg: 59-1511) develops technical fault
04:02 — USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker (Reg: 58-0095)
07:14 — USAF Boeing KC-46A Pegasus (Reg: 21-46093)
09:16 — USAF Boeing KC-46A Pegasus (Reg: 21-46093) aborts takeoff
09:45 — USAF Boeing KC-46A Pegasus (Reg: 21-46093) — 2nd attempt and successful takeoff
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RankUpAviation
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RankUpAviation
28 Likes
490 Views
Mar 15 2026
Royal Air Force Station Fairford (RAF Fairford)
Exciting tanker action from RAF Mildenhall! Watch as United States Air Force KC-135R Stratotankers and a KC-46A Pegasus handle preparations and launches in support of F-35 and F-15 operations. One KC-135 develops a technical issue on the taxiway, while the KC-46 experiences an aborted takeoff before successfully getting airborne on the second attempt. Classic military aviation drama at one of Europe's key refueling hubs!
Aircraft highlights (timestamps approximate):
00:30 — USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker (Reg: 57-2605)
01:31 — USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker (Reg: 59-1511)
02:55 — Boeing KC-135R (Reg: 59-1511) develops technical fault
04:02 — USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker (Reg: 58-0095)
07:14 — USAF Boeing KC-46A Pegasus (Reg: 21-46093)
09:16 — USAF Boeing KC-46A Pegasus (Reg: 21-46093) aborts takeoff
09:45 — USAF Boeing KC-46A Pegasus (Reg: 21-46093) — 2nd attempt and successful takeoff
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel if you enjoyed watching and don't want to miss upcoming videos! (It's free) 🔔✨
Become a member to support the channel: / @rankupaviation
💌 Contact Us: For any footage request please email us at : Rankupaviation@gmail.com
🚫 Footage Notice: This footage is the property of RankUpAviation and cannot be used without permission from RankUpAviation. Feel free to embed our videos with prior notification. Unauthorized use will result in a copyright claim.
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