Aerial refueling is a mind-boggling task, but Instagrammer and U.S. Air Force Reservist @patch_wick’s photos share what it’s like first-hand. Patrick Stout captures his photos from the rear of KC-135 planes. There’s a window that looks straight down at the earth, and helps boom operators like Patrick see the aircraft that they’re refueling.
Read more about Patrick's work and see more of his photos at http://blog.instagram.com.