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    Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135 [Image 5 of 7]

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    A U.S. Air Force pilot in olive flight suit walks with his family on a flight line tarmac in front of a large military aircraft. The group includes what appears to be a woman and four young children, suggesting a homecoming or family day event at a military air base. The aircraft in the background is identifiable as a KC-135 Stratotanker belonging to the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus AFB.

    ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES

    08.31.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright 

    97th Air Mobility Wing

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Barry James, 54th Air Refueling Squadron formal training unit instructor pilot, and his family walk in front of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during the aircraft's 70th anniversary at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2026. In addition to exploring static displays, Airmen and their families also had the opportunity to operate a KC-135 Simulator and Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

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    Date Taken: 08.31.2026
    Date Posted: 09.04.2026 14:18
    Photo ID: 9909063
    VIRIN: 260831-F-PG471-1297
    Resolution: 2048x1298
    Size: 717.79 KB
    Location: ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA, US
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    A young boy is seated in the cockpit of what appears to be a military aircraft, smiling as he interacts with the flight controls and instruments. He is holding a joystick/control stick with both hands and appears to be enjoying a guided tour or open-cockpit experience. The aircraft is parked on a tarmac with an outdoor airfield visible through the cockpit windows.
    A young red-haired girl is exploring the interior of a military aircraft, likely during an airshow or public tour event. A military service member wearing a uniform with patches is accompanying her and observing as she points at the aircraft's instrumentation panel. The scene captures an educational, hands-on experience inside what appears to be a large military aircraft's boom operator or crew station.
    An elderly man wearing a red polo shirt with an emblem is speaking to a seated audience of military personnel in olive/camouflage uniforms. He is gesturing with both hands raised, appearing engaged and animated in his presentation. The setting appears to be a formal briefing or lecture room decorated with blue and red panels and an American flag.
    Civilians are boarding a U.S. Air Force aircraft via a portable staircase, likely during an air show or open house event. The large military aircraft displays 'U.S. AIR FORCE' markings on its fuselage, and a side cargo/passenger door is open to allow public access. Multiple adults and children are visible climbing the stairs and entering the aircraft.
    A U.S. Air Force pilot in olive flight suit walks with his family on a flight line tarmac in front of a large military aircraft. The group includes what appears to be a woman and four young children, suggesting a homecoming or family day event at a military air base. The aircraft in the background is identifiable as a KC-135 Stratotanker belonging to the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus AFB.
    A large military jet aircraft is photographed from directly below, showing its underside as it flies overhead against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft appears to be a US Air Force tanker or transport, identifiable by its four underwing engines, gray paint scheme, and a yellow-striped refueling boom extended from the rear fuselage. The low-angle upward perspective provides a clear view of the aircraft's belly, wings, and tail assembly.
    A bottom-up view of a large military jet aircraft, identifiable as a US Air Force tanker (likely a KC-135 Stratotanker), photographed from directly below while in flight. The aircraft displays a distinctive yellow/orange stripe along its fuselage underside and a US military star-and-bar insignia on the wing. Four pod-mounted jet engines are visible, consistent with the Boeing 707-derived airframe.

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