Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the flying boom, the KC-135's primary fuel transfer method. One crewmember, known as the boom operator, is stationed in the rear of the plane and ...

However, the Chiefs plane made it back to KC shortly before 1 p.m., but 15 hours and 22 minutes later than scheduled. Here’s a timeline of how the Chiefs’ trip unfolded. 2 p.m. Saturday ...