U.S. Air Force celebrates a century of aerial refueling.

Meridian, MS - The U.S. Air Force celebrated 100 years of aerial refueling today.

U.S. Army Air Service aviators accomplished the first aerial refueling on June 27, 1923.

Aerial refueling serves as a force multiplier, increasing the speed, range, lethality, flexibility, and versatility of combat aircraft.

The Air Force Celebrated with Flyovers beginning from Key Field Air National Guard Base.

The route of flight was visible from landmarks in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana.