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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.
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.