[European Snake]

Early air refueling was very complex and difficult. It required operators in both aircraft. Trailing a weighted line hooking it onto the other aircraft and then dropping another line and entangling the 2 of them. The fuel was then transfered via a long hose lowered on the lines. It may be possible to transfer fuel in IL2, but the careful maneuvering would be nearly impossible.

Flakitten, may I call you the God of IL2? Hallelujah!