Moroccan, U.S. fighters fighters and refuelers showcase combined capabilities

A Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft approaches to conduct air refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft over Morocco during Exercise African Lion 2021, June 15, 2021.

By Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron , 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Marrakesh, Morocco Jun 17, 2021

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Moroccan, U.S. fighters fighters and refuelers showcase combined capabilities

A Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft approaches to conduct air refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft over Morocco during Exercise African Lion 2021, June 15, 2021.