Flying Razorback Flaskback: Recon refuel - 188th RF-84F hooks up with 126th tanker

A 126th Air Refuel Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, KC-97 “Stratotanker”, refuels a 188th Tactical Reconnaissance Group RF-84F. The unit transitioned from the RF-84F to the RF-101C/F “Voodoo” in December 1970. In April 1972, the unit converted again from the RF-101C/F, losing the reconnaissance mission and changing to a fighter mission with the arrival of the F-100D/F “Super Sabre”. The unit change designation from the 188th Tactical Reconnaissance to the 188th Fighter Group. The 188th is currently in transition from a fighter mission back to a reconnaissance-focused mission. (188th Public Affairs/released)

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