59-1471

last modified November 26, 2023
KC-135Q Stratotanker #59-1471 takes off from RAF Mildenhall, November 1979 - from the collection of David Allison


April 1983 photo of KC-135Q Stratotanker #59-1471 parked on the ramp at RAF Mildenhall - from the collection of David Allison


As of June 2022, 59-1471 might be the first true former Q-model to be retired from active service.  According to this article at https://www.927arw.afrc.af.mil/News/Art/igphoto/2003012020/, she was flown to Sheppard AFB where she will be used to train maintenance crews.  Previously she had been flying active missions, assigned to the 6 AMW and 927 ARW at MacDill Air Force Base.


KC-135R Stratotanker #59-1471 takes off on the flightline at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, on May 29, 2013. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. - USAF photo by Sr. Airman Shandresha Mitchell

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