KC-135 Repaired After Fatal Mid-Air Collision
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A KC-135R Stratotanker damaged in a fatal mid-air collision over Iraq in March has been repaired with a donor tail and is transiting back to the US. The aircraft was captured at RAF Mildenhall, UK, displaying a replacement vertical stabilizer. The incident in March resulted in the loss of another Stratotanker and six fatalities.
Why it matters
The repair of the KC-135R Stratotanker is significant as it highlights the US military's ability to recover and restore damaged aircraft, ensuring the continued operation of critical air refueling capabilities.
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