Inside the high-speed missions fueling Western fighter jets on Russia's doorstep

Inside the high-speed missions fueling Western fighter jets on Russia's doorstep

A Swedish Gripen fighter jet receiving fuel from the Voyager.Jake Epstein/Business InsiderBusiness Insider flew with a Royal Air Force Voyager aerial refueling tanker this week.The Voyager refueled British and Swedish fighter jets in Eastern Europe, close to Russian territory.This is what it's like in the tanker, which is crucial for enabling long-distance air operations.ABOARD A BRITISH VOYAGER AIRCRAFT — With rows of economy seats, overhead ba…