On The Ground With 'The Fuelies': How The RAF's Aircraft Are Kept Flying | Forces TV

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Every few weeks, fuel tankers chartered by the Ministry of Defence sail to the Akrotiri coastline from the UK. Each ship carries large amounts of aviation fuel - vital to keeping all jets, transport aircraft and helicopters flying. We were granted special access into how aircraft at RAF Akrotiri are kept fuelled and ready for operations.

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