Gotta add. When we obtained our first fleet of Voodoos they came with refuelling probes. Then when we swapped them with the U.S. because they needed jets with refuelling probes, and we “didn’t”. About the same time we picked up the NATO operation to defend Norway, got the CF-5s and 2 B-707 tankers to take the CF-5s across the pond. So as we were acquiring the in flight refuelling equipment, we were also getting rid of a fleet of jets that could have used that capability. Defending Norway was more important than our own defence.
Just super. Now to get the Global 6500 modified for IFR with a boom receptacle.
Probe-and-drogue system would be the easiest system to install on the 6500 and a hell of a lot less development costs.
Gotta add. When we obtained our first fleet of Voodoos they came with refuelling probes. Then when we swapped them with the U.S. because they needed jets with refuelling probes, and we “didn’t”. About the same time we picked up the NATO operation to defend Norway, got the CF-5s and 2 B-707 tankers to take the CF-5s across the pond. So as we were acquiring the in flight refuelling equipment, we were also getting rid of a fleet of jets that could have used that capability. Defending Norway was more important than our own defence.