The U.S. Air Force’s first jet-powered refueling tanker, the KC-135, entered service in 1957 and had been involved in more than 50 fatal crashes before Thursday’s incident in Iraq.
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US’ refueling plane that crashed in Iraq had no parachutes, six soldiers lost their lives
Following the crash of a US Boeing KC-135 “Stratotanker” refueling jet in Iraq on Thursday (March ...
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KC-135 Goes Down in Western Iraq After Mid-Air Incident During Operation Epic Fury
The KC-135 was reportedly lost after an incident involving another aircraft in friendly airspace over western Iraq; the second aircraft landed safely. A KC-135 was lost during Operation Epic Fury, U.S ...
An investigation continues after six U.S. service members were killed when their KC-135 plane crashed in western Iraq. Here's what to know.
The Kansas Air National Guard's 190th Air Refueling Wing has a distinguished history that includes heroes, tragedies and service in multiple wars.
Maj. Alex Klinner leaves behind grieving wife and three kids under 3.
Maj. John Klinner, an AL pilot, was among six U.S. service members killed when a KC-135 Air Force refueling plane crashed in ...
A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F16 plane during Operation Epic Fury. A KC-135 crashed in Iraq earlier this week. There are ...
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