Tech. Sgt. Chris Thomas, 70th Aerial Refueling Squadron flight engineer, reviews the FE checklist July 11, 2016 before departing Travis Air Force Base in a KC-10 Extender and flying to RAF Fairford, England. The purpose of the trip is to refuel F-35A Lightning II jet fighters that are returning to the United States after participating in the world's largest air show. ( s by Staff Sgt. Madelyn Brown)

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