Aircraft Photo of 62-4139 / 24139 | Boeing RC-135W | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #365606
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:62-4139
Alternate Serial:24139
Military Code:4139
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing RC-135W
C/n (msn):18479
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:MildenhallMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGUN   IATA: MHZ   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:27 May 1988
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 365606
Photo Comment

This one three five was built as a C-135B, rebuilt to RC-135M and rebuilt to RC-135W. In the latter variant is was redelivered to the 55th SRW in August 1985. The Rivet Joint was again modified when its TF-33 smokey engines were replaced by the much more effective and non-smoke F-108-201s.

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

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