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    First KC-135R Stratotanker retires

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    A U.S. Air Force aircraft, identifiable as a KC-135 Stratotanker, is captured in flight against an overcast sky. The aircraft is painted in standard gray military livery with 'U.S. AIR FORCE' markings clearly visible on the fuselage. The landing gear appears to still be in the process of retracting, suggesting the aircraft has recently taken off.

    ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES

    02.21.2013

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Franklin Ramos 

    97th Air Mobility Wing

    A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 97th Air Mobility Wing, takes off one last time, Feb. 21 from Altus AFB. The National Defense Authorization Act authorized Force Structure reduction for 16 KC-135 aircraft. Tail number 61-0312 is the first operational KC-135R to retire. The aircraft is going to the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., where aircraft go to provide parts for critical supply needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Franklin R. Ramos / Released)

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    Date Taken: 02.21.2013
    Date Posted: 02.25.2013 08:35
    Photo ID: 873378
    VIRIN: 130221-F-FV476-040
    Resolution: 2480x1330
    Size: 236.43 KB
    Location: ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA, US

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