US KC-135 Returns to Service
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A US Air Force KC-135 aerial refueling jet damaged in a mid-air collision over Iraq has been repaired and returned to service. The repairs included replacing the vertical stabilizer with one from a retired jet. The tanker suffered significant damage to its tail section during the incident in March.
Why it matters
The successful repair and return to service of the KC-135 demonstrates the US Air Force's maintenance and repair capabilities, ensuring the continued availability of critical aerial refueling assets.
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