Aerial refueling pod and constant tension line apparatus

An aerial refueling pod and constant tension line apparatus comprising a pulley system moveably attached to a refueling hose which in aerial refueling applications is shrouded at the trailing end by spring means, and said refueling hose providing an attachment interface for a first coupling means, and assembly means attached to a second coupling means, said spring means maintaining a substantially constant tension on said refueling hose upon its retraction.