#kc135

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KC-135 Refuelling a USN EA-6B Prowler with another one behind and a F-14A Tomcat of a “Swordsmen” en route to Kuwait, Feb 1991.

credit Dave Parsons

@CcibChris via X

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It’s 1964, the fastest nuclear-capable bomber in US service, the B-58 Hustler, refuels in midair from a KC-135 Stratotanker.

It’s 2006, the fastest nuclear-capable bomber in US service, the B-1 Lancer, refuels in midair from a KC-135 Stratotanker.

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Aerial Refueling Operations.

[aeroloversone]

🚨 KC-135 STRATOTANKERS SET TO RETURN TO THE SKIES! ✈️⛽

Great news for military aviation enthusiasts!

The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that all six KC-135 Stratotankers damaged during Operation Epic Fury are expected to be repaired and returned to operational service. According to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, several aircraft have already resumed flying, while the most heavily damaged tankers may require one to two years of repairs before returning to the fleet.

Despite being more than six decades old, the legendary KC-135 Stratotanker continues to serve as the backbone of America's aerial refueling force, extending the range and endurance of fighters, bombers, reconnaissance aircraft, and transport fleets around the globe.

This latest update highlights the remarkable durability of the Stratotanker and the dedication of the maintenance crews working tirelessly to keep these iconic aircraft mission-ready.

💬 Do you think the KC-135 can continue serving effectively into the 2030s, or is it finally time for the KC-46 Pegasus to fully take over?

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[lunasplanes]

Post for March 17th 2023

this post is going to probably have a wider variety of aircraft than the ones I normally have because this is going to use aircraft from the last few months.

USAF KC-135 reg. 57-1487, operating under the callsign COPPER6 at the time of the photo. The airframe has been in service with the US Air Force for 35 years.

ABX Air 767-200(F) reg. N740AX. This airframe is 41 years old, having originally served with Delta Airlines before being purchased by ABX air and subsequently delivered in March of 2006.

Southwest Airlines 737-800 reg, N8620H "Tennessee One" landing at PHX. It has served exclusively served with Southwest and is 9 years old.

China Airlines A350-900 reg. B-18901 landing at PHX. This airframe is 6 years old and has served exclusively with China Airlines. At the time of this photo it was operating as CAL36.

American Airlines 787-9 reg. N834AA taking off from PHX to OGG. this airframe is 5 years old and has served exclusively with American Airlines. At the time of the photo it was operating under the flight number AA432.

Delta Airlines 757-300 reg. N859NW landing at PHX. This airframe is 20 years old and became a part of Delta's fleet when they acquired Northwest Airlines in 2008. at the time of this photo it was operating under the flight number DAL1114.

WestJet 737--800 reg C-FUCS and Lynx air 737-8 MAX next to each other as one departs and the other arrives, they are the two canadian airlines that operate regular services to PHX.

An EA-18 'Growler' flying out of PHX. While I'm not entirely sure why there's a navy aircraft in Arizona, my guess is that it's here for the next week in preparation for the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona Airshow next weekend.

This is my first post really putting effort into this blog so feel free to give me any advice or requests for planes you'd like to see (within reason as only so much flies here).

[gentle-warrior]

A-10 on the boom.