Aircraft Photo of 83-0009 / AF83-0009 | Boeing E-3C Sentry | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #69114
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:83-0009
Alternate Serial:AF83-0009
Other Marks:OK
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 707
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 707-300
Aircraft Version:Boeing E-3C Sentry
C/n (msn):22837 / 965
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Las Vegas - Nellis AFBMap
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KLSV   IATA: LSV   Local: LSV   Other: -
 
Photo Date:January 2001
Photo by:Gerhard Plomitzer
Photo ID: 69114
Photo Comment

The most modern version of the AWACS is returning from a Red Flag mission. During Red Flag exercises the AWACS is usually the first aircraft to depart and the last to return to base. It looks like the radome shows some signs of wear and tear. 552nd ACW from Tinker AFB, OK.

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