air tanker

air tanker
Aircraft used to deliver liquids (or powders) from the air, usually either fuel, fire-retardants, or water.

In this, the airliner made contact with an air tanker and "topped up" its incompletely filled tanks with fuel enough for the contemplated journey.


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