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Squadron Posters History Note: 12 November 1921

THE YEAR OF THE 92nd It has been 92 years since the 1st air refueling by Wesley May”. In celebration of this historic event,  we created this New “Fairchild AFB, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron” Poster Art!

Wesley May” climbs from the wing of one aircraft to the wing of another with a 5 gallon can of gasoline strapped to his back, making the first “air-to-air” refueling.

Wing walkers played an important part in the Army Air Corps (now the U.S. Air Force) and Navy in the advancement of aviation. They were instrumental in the first air-to-air refueling, as well as long-distance flight records. On November 12th, 1921, Wesley May strapped a fuel tank on his back and performed a plane-to-plane transfer. Additional tests were undertaken, and a hose with aid of a wing walker was the next exploration into aerial refueling.

A big thank you to all our Aviation Tanker Squadrons!

See all our Tanker Art Here

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