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To chances. this kc-135 strato tanker is part of the fleet on hand. this aircraft can carry up to 200,000 pounds of fuel. there are ten tanks on board, including some on the wings. and it can refuel an f-16 midair in minutes. >> it prevents us from having to return for fuel on the ground. so it's absolutely critical. >> reporter: the fighter jets refuel from a receptacle that's right behind the pilot. >> and my job as the pilot is just to remain within the basket in a safe, controlled, stable position. >> reporter: if the faa's flight restrictions are broken, norad or cbp air and marine operat...

>> reporter: they'll be able to fly over the stadium during the big game, but no other aircraft will because the faa will be imposing a flight restriction that's 30 miles wide. >> reporter: those tliet restrictions will be enforced by norad with these f-16 fighter jets. >> since 9/11, we've been able to safely escort out any aircraft that's violating the airspace. >> reporter: they're taking no chances. this is part of the fleet on hand. it can carry up to 200,000 pounds of fuel. there are ten tanks on board including some on the winks. >> reporter: it can refuel an f-16 midair in minutes. >> ...