Ground tests of boom-style air-to-air refueling on P-8A completed

The P-8A Poseidon Integrated Test Team (ITT) successfully completed ground testing of air-to-air refueling using the boom receptacle over a seven-day period from May 11.

Photo: Boeing

The team worked 24 hours a day to transfer 400,000 pounds of fuel onto the aircraft.

Source: Alert 5