| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 38473 |
| Military Code: | CD |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing C-135F Stratotanker |
| C/n (msn): | 18682 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Newquay - CornwallMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGHQ IATA: NQY Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 1971 |
| Photo by: | Stephen Rendle |
| Photo ID: | 272131 |
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This French Air Force/Armée de l'Air Boeing C-135F Stratotanker was destroyed on impact with the sea off Hao Island, French Polynesia on 30th June 1972 with the tragic loss of 4 crew and 2 passengers. This photo is copyright © Stephen Rendle, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 18 August 2020, and has since been viewed 403 times. |