What is kc 135 boom pod?

The KC-135 boom pod is a detachable component of the KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft. It serves as the primary refueling method for other aircraft in-flight, and the boom pod operator is responsible for controlling the boom and extending it to the receiving aircraft. The boom pod is typically mounted underneath the tail section of the KC-135, and it can extend up to nearly 50 feet in length. It has a capacity to transfer up to 1,200 gallons per minute of fuel, and it can be operated in all types of weather conditions. The KC-135 boom pod has been in service with the US Air Force since the 1950s and has undergone several upgrades since then.