Tanker from 126th ARS, Wisconsin ANG flying over Lake Michigan during the 2024 WaterStone Bank Air & Water Show at Milwaukee. The 'R' designation started in the 1980s as KC-135A and KC-135E engines were replaced with 98 kN CFM-56-2B1 turbofans. These aircraft are still going strong after 60 years and are likely to continue in service for some time.

R30 departure after an overnight stop. The name 'Leinenkugels Express' appears to be a Wisconsin brewery.

Showing the logo on the nose of this KC-135R

Far from home with the 128th ARW, Wisconsin Air National Guard at General Mitchell ANG Base, Milwaukee. Unperturbed by a strong crosswind, about to make a midday touchdown on Runway 30 at Prestwick. Arriving from Aktion International Airport, Preveza, Greece as RCH796.

Departing on a tanking sortie for Air Defender 23.

Back-tracking for departure, on a warm day at Prestwick

Departing Prestwick's Runway 30 on a tanking mission as MOON24, while on temporary detached duty at Prestwick for NATO Exercise Air Defender 23. Carries the markings of 128th ARW Wisconsin Air National Guard. It's "Rut 'N Strut' nose art has the supporting strap line, "Protecting Wisconsin's Great Outdoors".