Aircraft Photo of 61-0289 / 10289 | Boeing EC-135A | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #56569
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:61-0289
Alternate Serial:10289
Other Marks:AACA0022
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing EC-135A
C/n (msn):18196
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFBMap
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KDMA   IATA: DMA   Local: DMA   Other: -
 
Photo Date:18 March 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 56569
Photo Comment

The EC-135 was a command and control version of the Stratolifter that had been modified for Operation Looking Glass missions. During the Cold War these aircraft were continually airborne to serve as flying command platforms in the event of nuclear war. This plane served with the 4th ACCS/28th WG and was retired to AMARG during June 1992 with the PCN/Inventory No. AACA0022.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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