SR-71A ’963, Callsign Minty 23, receives sustenance in the form of several thousand pounds of JP-7 from KC-135Q 80117.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956Lockheed SR-71 - СШАUSA - 1964

Photo, taken by the P.Crickmore, shows SR- 71A Minty 23 taking on fuel from KC-135Q Equal 61.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956Lockheed SR-71 - СШАUSA - 1964

Rear view of KC-135Q with fuel hose tucked away, its job done.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956

Another view of SR-71A ’963 Minty 23 as she pulls away from refuelling.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed SR-71 - СШАUSA - 1964

The sinister outline of a Lockheed SR-71A approaching RAF Mildenhall, its landing light piercing the wintry murk, and everything dangling. The aircraft has a 300kt undercarriage-down limitation speed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed SR-71 - СШАUSA - 1964