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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:

Lt. Col. James Garcia at 609-530-6939 office/609-847-6093 cell

or 1st Lt. April Kelly at 609-754-6358 office/609-203-4984 cell

IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
(19 May, 2008)

 

 

Media Advisory

 

Military Tanker Aircraft Air-To-Air Refueling Mission: Media Flight Invitation

     

 


WHO: New Jersey Air National Guard's 108th Air Refueling Wing

 

WHAT: Air-to-air refueling mission between a KC-135 and an F-16 fighter

 

WHEN: 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 20

 

WHERE: McGuire Air Force Base, N.J.

 

Details – On Tuesday May 20 at 11 a.m., accredited media representatives are invited to fly aboard a military tanker aircraft as it conducts a refueling mission.   As part of the events leading up to Air Force Week in Philadelphia, the New Jersey Air National Guard is offering journalists the opportunity to fly aboard a KC-135 tanker from the 108th Air Refueling Wing, to experience an air-to-air refueling mission 30,000 feet above the ground.  Opportunities will be provided to film/photograph the actual air-to-air refueling procedure from the boom operator's position.  The aircraft involved in this mission will be the same ones that conduct the Memorial Day flyover of the Phillies game to kick-off Air Force Week in Philadelphia on May 26.

 

Media MUST respond no later than 2 p.m., Monday, May 19 in order to gain entry onto McGuire Air Force Base, and be at the Visitor Center at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20.

 

Note 1: RSVP must include first and last name, SSN, date of birth and media affiliation.

 

Note 2: Media representatives must provide valid proof of media affiliation, driver's license, vehicle registration and auto insurance card, upon arrival to base.



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