| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 60-0329 |
| Military Code: | HH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker |
| C/n (msn): | 18104 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 203 ARS / 154 Wing / Hawaii ANG |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDWF IATA: - Local: DWF Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 17 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 830732 |
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This tanker was rolled out as a KC-135A-BN in January 1961 and was first based at Wurtsmith AFB, MI, going to the 70th BW, Clinton-Sherman AFB, OK by 1967. While on refuelling ops in the Gulf of Tonkin in May 1967, it received an emergency request from six Navy aircraft which were dangerously low on fuel while helping with the rescue of a downed airman. A daisy chain via two A-3 tankers allowed the F-8s and F-4s which otherwise could not get back to their carrier to be refuelled, winning the USAF crew the 1967 Mackay Trophy. Re-engined to KC-135R spec in 1986, to USAFM April 2022 This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 31 July 2025, and has since been viewed 66 times. |