| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0089 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80089 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing KC-135Q Stratotanker |
| C/n (msn): | 17834 |
| 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: | 25 July 1984 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 710410 |
| Photo Comment |
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Built as a KC-135A, and accepted by the USAF in 1958. It was modified to KC-135Q to refuel the SR-71A. Rebuilt to KC-135T in the early nineties. The Q is here seen during a back-track at Mildenhall ahead of its mission to pick-up a SR-71A that returned later that day. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 26 July 2024, and has since been viewed 235 times. |