Upon landing, a Pennsylvania National Guard KC-135,
Upon landing, a Pennsylvania National Guard KC-135, with Angela Simpson, a Michigan National Guard public affairs office representative aboard for the ride, is escorted to the hangar area at Riga National Airpo... More
Lt. Col. John Hall, commander of the Michigan National
Lt. Col. John Hall, commander of the Michigan National Guard 126 Press Camp Headquarters borrowed a road vest from the Clarion Hotel in Riga, Latvia that says, “Be Careful, we want our guests to return safely,”... More
Fanned out like the inside of a mushroom, the engine
Fanned out like the inside of a mushroom, the engine of a KC-135 Stratotanker is the epitome of mechanical artistry. This particular engine is attached to a Pennsylvania National Guard KC-135 currently operatin... More
Rarely seen on a military aircraft, a ‘Welcome aboard
Rarely seen on a military aircraft, a ‘Welcome aboard the KC-135’ information pamphlet adorns the entry indicating that the Stratotanker is the ride-along aircraft of choice for guests wanting a taste of servic... More
Individuals with this extremely rare and unique skill
Individuals with this extremely rare and unique skill must place their wing walker equipment in this area of the KC-135 Stratotanker. The KC-135 has excelled as an aerial military refueling aircraft for more th... More