In first-ever air refueling mission the QEAF Rafale receives fuel from a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker.

In first-ever air refueling mission between the countries Qatar Emiri Air Forces Rafale receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker.

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Refueling Squadron, participates in an air-to-air refueling exercise with Qatar Emiri Air Force Rafale aircraft over Qatar, Dec. 28, 2020. The exercise was designed to build familiarity with the air-to-air refueling process with both U.S. and Qatar forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride).