Departing Prestwick's Runway 30 on a tanking mission as MOON22 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. Telida, as seen here, is a small native community in central Alaska.

Departing on a tanking sortie for Air Defender 23.

To land r12 after an aerial refueling mission. This aircraft replaced 63-8043 that has now returned to Alaska. Carrying the name TELIDA on the fin flash, named after the Telida community located in the Yukon-Koyukuk area of Alaska.

Arriving on the hottest day of the year so far for a short detachment flying tanking missions for Exercise Air Defender 2023. That polar bear on the tail must be melting.

Arrived from Keflavik and back-tracking main runway for apron C

CHEENA 72 KC-135E taxis to the active at March AFB

REACH39 stopping for gas and go