Aircraft Photo of 58-0084 / 80084 | Boeing KC-135Q Stratotanker | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #710411
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:58-0084
Alternate Serial:80084
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135Q Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17829
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:9 SRW
Location
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: 710411
Photo Comment

Built as a KC-135A by Boeing Renton (WA), and accepted by the USAF in 1959. It was modified to KC-135Q to refuel the SR-71A. Rebuilt to KC-135T in late 1993. The Q is here seen during it's take-off roll at Mildenhall (with some over presure in the fueltanks as fuel is coming out of its engine) 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.

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