What in the Sam Hill did the USAF do now?

[PR19_Kit]

The USAF thought of that one

No they didn't, that's a USAF KC-10 refuelling a USN F-18 using the probe and drogue system.

The KC-10 has both a hose AND a boom IFR system and they're both visible in the pic, the boom is retracted under the tail of the KC-10!

[SigfanUSAF]

The USAF thought of that one

No they didn't, that's a USAF KC-10 refuelling a USN F-18 using the probe and drogue system.

The KC-10 has both a hose AND a boom IFR system and they're both visible in the pic, the boom is retracted under the tail of the KC-10!

I understand that the USAF KCs have both systems, but I have to admit I'm getting a little confused by the problem at this point as to the location of my refueling location.

Unless of course, you're referring to a matter of refueling principles based on branch of service

ETA: OK, I see USN and USAF Phantoms had the appropriate refueling system installed. I guess out of principle I need to relocate

[scooter]

Still nice, and how about on the spine, between the V/UHF aerials?

[kerick]

I must say I really don't like the camo scheme you've chosen, but that's purely personal preference. It'll be impressive when finished.

I would think about the RF socket - maybe move it to the top of one of the wing gloves, similar to the F-15? I'm not sure it'd actually work tilted to the side like that. Other than that, cool.

PS: Who is Sam Hill, anyway?

It's the Hill Gray II scheme, used on Phantoms. Easy, and better than plain gray.

That's where the refueling socket is on the USN F14s....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:F-14_Tomcat_preparing_to_refuel.jpg

I don't know as to the Sam Hill thing

It's an American euphemism for "hell" or "blazes". This link describes it better than I can.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=1006031402054
PS It has nothing to do with Hill AFB. That's a totally different Hill.