| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 63-8043 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF63-8043 |
| Military Code: | AK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker |
| C/n (msn): | 18660 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 168 Wing / Alaska ANG |
| Aircraft Name: | MINTO |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Glasgow - PrestwickMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGPK IATA: PIK Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 13 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | David A. Montgomery |
| Photo ID: | 579653 |
| Photo Comment |
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Departing Prestwick's Runway 30 on a tanking mission as MOON25, while on temporary detached duty at Prestwick for NATO Exercise Air Defender 23. Carries on its fin the markings of the Alaska Air National Guard. The 168th Wing Alaska ANG, located at Eilson AFB near Fairbanks, has undertaken to celebrate local communities by displaying a different tailband on each of its aircraft. Minto, the first one to feature, as seen here, is a small native community in central Alaska. This photo is copyright © David A. Montgomery, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 18 June 2023, and has since been viewed 239 times. |