An American aerial refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday. The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker was shot down by a missile fired by “resistance groups,” Iran's state media said. US ...

India, May 5 -- A Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, a key US Air Force aerial refuelling aircraft often called a "flying gas station," triggered concern after issuing a "7700" transponder code-signalling a ...

A U.S. KC-135 tanker aircraft crashed in western Iraq, resulting in the death of all six people on board. The crash involved another aircraft, which landed safely, and officials confirmed it was not ...

Ethel's retirement highlights the KC-135's long service as the KC-46 Pegasus begins replacing America's aging tanker fleet.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A KC-135 Stratotanker with the 121st Air Refueling Wing sits on the flight line during the sunrise at Rickenbacker Air National ...

A Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, a US military aerial refuelling aircraft, issued a “7700” emergency transponder code while flying over the Persian Gulf near Iran. The signal indicates an in-flight ...

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Air Force Aerial Refueling Veteran & Award-Winning Children’s Aviation Book Series Author Graciela Tiscareño-Sato will Present at Local Schools next week I’m drawing on my career flying Air Force ...

The aerial tanker is likely to remain in the United States for long-term repairs—but the on-site patch-up to keep it airworthy for the return trip is an accomplishment in itself. Despite the damage, ...

Until the Next-Generation Aerial Refueling System (NGAS) platform is confirmed, the KC-135 will continue handling the Air Force’s aerial refueling needs—potentially until 2050 or later. The Air Force ...

The US Air Force has confirmed that its next-generation B-21 Raider stealth bomber has conducted close-proximity flight tests with a KC-135 tanker, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft’s ...

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