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KC-135 Disaster in Iraq | Captain Steeeve

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A tragic midair collision between two U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers over Iraq has left 6 service members dead — and raised serious questions about how something like this could happen during aerial refueling operations.

In this video, Captain Steeeve breaks down what likely happened, how aerial refueling actually works, and why this type of flying is some of the most precise — and unforgiving — in aviation.

With decades of experience as an airline captain, Steeeve explains the critical importance of closure rates, positioning, communication, and situational awareness when two massive aircraft are operating just feet apart.

This is a heartbreaking reminder of how little margin for error exists in high-performance aviation environments.

Our thoughts are with the families of those lost.

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