| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 61-2666 |
| Alternate Serial: | 12666 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing WC-135B |
| C/n (msn): | 18342 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 55 WRS |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Sacramento - McClellanMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KMCC IATA: MCC Local: MCC Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 1989 |
| Photo by: | Paul Seymour |
| Photo ID: | 828359 |
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Delivered to the USAF as C-135B 61-2666 in 1962. Converted to a WC-135B in 1965 and designated as a Constant Phoenix. Used to collect atmospheric samples for the purpose of detecting and identifying nuclear explosions. Converted to a WC-135W in 1995 then converted to an NC-135W around 2003 for use as a test aircraft for RC-135 projects. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ in 2023. This photo is copyright © Paul Seymour, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 24 July 2025, and has since been viewed 60 times. |