
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | 58-0062 |
Alternate Serial: | 80062 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter |
Aircraft Version: | Boeing KC-135Q Stratotanker |
C/n (msn): | 17807 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 9 SRW |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | MildenhallMap |
Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGUN IATA: MHZ Local: - Other: - |
Photo Date: | 9 April 1985 |
Photo by: | Kerry Taylor |
Photo ID: | 663274 |
Photo Comment |
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9th SRW visiting from Beale Air Force Base CA. The KC-135Q is a KC-135A modified to carry JP-7 fuel necessary for the SR-71 Blackbird. A single aircraft SR-71 detachment often being deployed to Mildenhall during the 80's. Later converted to a KC-135T and last noted in Oct 2021 with the 171st ARS, MI ANG. This photo is copyright © Kerry Taylor, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 6 March 2024, and has since been viewed 193 times. |