Aircraft Photo of 738 | Boeing C-135FR Stratotanker | France - Air Force | AirHistory.net #229354
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:738
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-135FR Stratotanker
C/n (msn):18698
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
Unit Markings:GRV 2/91
Location
City / Airport:Istres - Le TubéMap
Country:France
Airport Codes:ICAO: LFMI   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:8 April 2011
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 229354
Photo Comment

There were fifteen Boeing C-135FRs delivered but one has crashed in 1972. The FRs are all equipped with a standard refueling boom, but all FRs can also be equipped with a boom drogue adapter (BDA) and / or a wing mounted FRL Mk32B air refuelling pod . In this way, hose-and-drogue systems - that all French jet fighters have - can be served too. Although not visible on this picture, this C-135FR carries code 93-CJ.

This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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