
The Air Force this week began training an initial cadre of instructor pilots in F-35 aerial refueling at Eglin AFB, Fla., starting a process that will allow the service to eventually train other pilots at various bases across the country. Air Force 50th Fighter Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Lee Kloos told Defense Daily Wednesday once experienced pilots like him are trained in F-35 aerial refueling, the Air Force will bring in pilots directly out of pilot training to train them…