The U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command has suggested their KC-135 Stratotanker fleet may serve beyond 2050 with a life extension and upgrade program. Almost 70 years after the type’s first flight, ...
The Aviationist: KC-135 Goes Down in Western Iraq After Mid-Air Incident During Operation Epic Fury
U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were ...
KC-135 Goes Down in Western Iraq After Mid-Air Incident During Operation Epic Fury
An American KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq after a missile strike claimed by Iran-backed groups The KC-135 supports mid-air refuelling, extending the range and endurance of US and allied ...