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US Air Force KC-135 tanker with new dorsal antenna on tarmac at RAF Mildenhall.

US Air Force KC-135 Tanker Spotted with Advanced Satellite Antenna

A KC-135 tanker has been spotted at RAF Mildenhall with a cutting-edge satellite antenna, signaling the US Air Force's commitment to modernizing its tanker fleet. The exciting development was captured on camera by aviation photographer Alessandro Ledda, and has sparked interest among defense enthusiasts.

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Damaged KC-135 aircraft with shrapnel repairs and missing refueling boom on RAF Mildenhall airbase.

Damaged KC-135 Tanker Spotted at RAF Mildenhall Amid Post-War Repairs

A KC-135 tanker, bearing scars of a intense battle, has been spotted at RAF Mildenhall, its damaged airframe a testament to the high stakes of war, with makeshift repairs and a missing refueling boom telling a story of their own. Aviation photographer Andrew McKelvey captured striking images of the battered jet, revealing a patchwork of temporary fixes and shrapnel damage.

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Technicians in desert surroundings repair damaged military tanker aircraft at dusk.

Iranian Strike Leaves KC-135 Requiring Extensive Field Repairs

A KC-135 tanker, badly damaged in a battle-scarred encounter with Iranian forces, has made an incredible journey across continents, thanks to quick thinking and skilled field repairs that kept it airborne. The aircraft's remarkable story is told in a single, striking image: shrapnel plates patched over damaged areas, a testament to the power of resilience and rapid repair in the heat of conflict.

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