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UK Minister Confirms Development of RAF Boom Refueling Capability

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UK Minister Confirms Development of RAF Boom Refueling Capability
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In a response to an MP’s written question, Defence minister Luke Pollard said that the RAF’s existing aerial refueling force will be complemented by the development of a boom refueling capability. 
The news comes following our previous article, which reported on rumors from anonymous officials that a boom refueling option was being ‘looked at’. Confirmation from Luke Pollard MP, who is Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry, suggests that such a move ha

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