101 Sqn Help Extend Close Air Support
The Air-to-Air refuelling aircraft of 101 Sqn have continued their important work of providing fuel to a wide range of contributing ISAF nations; British Tornado GR4s, French Mirages, US F18s & US EA6Bs to name but a few. 101 sqn continue to act as a force multiplier for Air Power, by refuelling aircraft over Afghanistan it effectively extends the range and endurance of combat aircraft, thereby giving allied ground troops Close Air Support ‘on tap’.
Photography: RAF/MOD Crown Copyright 2011.