Operation Centennial Contact was an operation of the United States Air Force and National Guard conducted on 27 June 2023 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the first aerial refueling. Aircraft from various bases conducted aerial refueling exercises across the United States, as well conducting flyovers in 50 states.[1] 152 aircraft were slated to participate in the operation, with 82 tanker aircraft providing refueling support to 70 other participating aircraft.[2]
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- ^ "AMC celebrates 100th year of air refueling with community flyovers across the US". af.mil. Air Mobility Command Public Affairs. June 25, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ a b "Wild blue yonder: Air Force refueling flyover event visible in Southern Utah". St George News. June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023.