| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 63-8879 |
| Alternate Serial: | 38879 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker |
| C/n (msn): | 18727 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 6 AMW / 927 ARW |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - PrestwickMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGPK IATA: PIK Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2025 |
| Photo by: | David A. Montgomery |
| Photo ID: | 801585 |
| Photo Comment |
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Only the very faintest traces of "MACDILL" can be made out on the blue tailband. On departure from Runway 12 after an overnight stop at Prestwick. Now heading for Souda Bay, Crete as BLUE51. Carries the markings of the USAF Air Mobility Command's 6th and 927th Air Refuelling Wings stationed at MacDill AFB, Tampa, Florida. This photo is copyright © David A. Montgomery, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 April 2025, and has since been viewed 37 times. |