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Old 27th October 2012, 07:36 PM
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Default AWACS Aircraft Almost Hits Refueling Tanker
An AWACS aircraft almost hits the tanker during refueling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGQDA6MKvkM

Bet they needed to change their flying suit after that one.
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Old 27th October 2012, 08:52 PM
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Faaarrr ooouuuttt.
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Old 27th October 2012, 09:49 PM
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Smile Nice video!
Good footage, but only first 47 seconds needed to be uploaded! AWACS could have become AWOL.
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Old 27th October 2012, 11:22 PM
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It looks like it was actually the refuelling aircraft about to hit the AWACS.... Very scary stuff indeed.
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Old 28th October 2012, 01:00 AM
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Would have been some serious heart pounding going on in both those aircraft I dare say

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Old 28th October 2012, 09:49 AM
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#%$# thats close
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