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Wednesday, March 01, 2017

Boeing KC135!

Another first of type for me at the tattoo was this USAF-operated Boeing KC135 air-to-air refueler. This aircraft is based on the Boeing 367-80 prototype [which is the same prototype that the Boeing 707 airliner was based on] which makes it rather ancient in the world of military aircraft. It's registration of 62-3561 shows it was taken on strength in 1962!

Unfortunately it wasn't open to walk through, but never mind. Here are a few photos from the outside.

Boeing KC135, 62-3561, operated by the USAF

Boeing KC135, 62-3561, operated by the USAF

Boeing KC135, 62-3561, operated by the USAF

Boeing KC135, 62-3561, operated by the USAF

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3 comments:

  1. Anonymous20 March 2017 at 12:28

    The KC-135 is no way related to the Boeing 707, the Dash 80 was the prototype for the KC-135. The KC-135 and B707 design are worlds apart.

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  2. Rodney20 March 2017 at 19:15

    Hi Anon,

    Ok, I have overstated the relationship somewhat, although they are related - both being derived from the Boeing 367-80 prototype. I've updated the post to reflect this.

    Cheers,

    Rodney

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  3. Glenn E. Chatfield18 September 2018 at 10:57

    Rodney,

    Re the serial 62-3561: that first digit is the Fiscal Year funds were appropriated. This plane actually was TOS USAF on 6/3/63 as a KC-135A and was converted to KC-135R in 1987.

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