Static discharges on an E-4B refueling from a KC-135. The following video shows an interesting phenomenon. An E-4B Nightwatch National Airborne Command Post (NAOC) approaches a KC-135 in cloudy weather and the differential static equalization between the two aircraft creates static discharges that are clearly visible. Once the boom touches the receptacle of the E-4 […]
Static discharges on an E-4B refueling from a KC-135. The following video shows an interesting phenomenon. An E-4B Nightwatch National Airborne Command Post (NAOC) approaches a KC-135 in cloudy weather and the differential static equalization between the two aircraft creates static discharges that are clearly visible. Once the boom touches the receptacle of the E-4 […]