Aircraft Photo of 61-0268 / 10268 | Boeing KC-135E Stratotanker | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #58825
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:61-0268
Alternate Serial:10268
Other Marks:AACA0183
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135E Stratotanker
C/n (msn):18175
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFBMap
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KDMA   IATA: DMA   Local: DMA   Other: -
 
Photo Date:18 March 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 58825
Photo Comment

During the Vietnam war this KC-135A was converted to 'Combat Lightning' configuration to perform radio-relay duties over the Gulf of Tonkin. Subsequently converted back to a tanker and then to an E she went on to serve with the 314th ARS/ 940th ARW at Beale AFB, CA before being retired to AMARG during March 2008 where it is stored with the PCN/Inventory No. AACA0183.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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