Aircraft Photo of ZZ664 | Boeing RC-135W | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #152897
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:ZZ664
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing RC-135W
C/n (msn):18773
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:51 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:WaddingtonMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGXW   IATA: WTN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:3 July 2014
Photo by:Mark McEwan
Photo ID: 152897
Photo Comment

Bristling with antennae, this was the RAF's first "Rivet Joint", in service with 51 Squadron, RAF Waddington. A further two of these highly secretive aircraft were expected to be delivered by 2017.

This photo is copyright © Mark McEwan, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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