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Old July 2nd 06, 05:38 PM posted to rec.aviation.military.naval
Joe Delphi
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Default Air Force Aerial Refueling Methods: Flying Boom versus Hose-and-Drogue

"Guy Alcala" wrote in message
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But seriously folks .....an IR LED on the probe with a receiver on the
basket - should do the trick - with appropriate software & control
surfaces,
of course.


So, do any of our local experts who've BTDT think any of this would be
worthwhile, or are they satisfied with the current capability?


I am sure that there is a defense contractor out there who thinks this idea
is worthwhile....

JD