This is what it looks like when a KC-135 is refueling a MC-130J Commando II (Hercules)

Multimission Combat Transport & Special Ops Tanker

The MC-130J Commando II multimission combat transport/special operations tanker, assigned to the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), delivers increased combat performance to the warfighter with its more powerful engines and unique features. As it replaces the older MC-130N/P Combat Shadow II aircraft, the MC-130J provides AFSOC with a modern aircraft capable of worldwide employment for missions requiring clandestine single- or multi-ship low-level aerial refueling of Special Operation Force vertical and tilt-rotor aircraft and/or infiltration, resupply and exfiltration by airdrop, or landing on remote airfields.

>>7753666

Take off before the air attack began.

No/poor comms between Kiev and Iran.

Guess: Excited Iranian gunner saw the plane and whacked it thinking it was an enemy.

>>7753700

Agreed. Anti-Aircraft bullet holes.

50 caliber or near to it.

>>7753763

I counted 5 tankers, 3 US and 2 RAF, and 2 Apaches in the area.

Tanker refueling other tankers.

Most low altitude under ~1000 ft. 1 at 7k.

One 130 was at 350 ft prolonged.

The 2 each 130J's can refuel choppers.

Hat tip to the anon that pointed out the 135 over France. Led me to this Refueler's Paradise.