Julien (UK) Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Not a KC but an RC-135, is that ok? Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Not a KC but an RC-135, is that ok?Julien Okay? The very raison d'etre for the KC is the RC! More than okay, I'd say crackers! Nothing better than an old RC with a five digit radio call on the tail and NO friggin TAC (or whatever it's called this week) tail code. RC-135s belong in SAC! J (used to keep them RC boys safe from the bad Russkies back in the day) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aerodrew Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Boom nozzle fully extended? Never seen someone do that in the "up" position.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Here's something you'll never see again! One each KC-135Es (in their proper color scheme - anything else is sacrilege) from Arizona, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Kansas, Maine, Arkansas, and Tennessee. The hole is where Utah was parked, but they were out on a mission. I never did find out why so many units flew one jet each to Elmendorf in the spring of '85, but it sure as heck did make for some tasty photography on that transient ramp for a little 23 year old 1st Lootenant/KC-135 geek, I'll assure you of that! Imagine if we'd had digital photography back then!?!?! I wouldn't have gone broke buying KR64 at the BX J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Okay? The very raison d'etre for the KC is the RC! More than okay, I'd say crackers! Nothing better than an old RC with a five digit radio call on the tail and NO friggin TAC (or whatever it's called this week) tail code. RC-135s belong in SAC! J (used to keep them RC boys safe from the bad Russkies back in the day) Yes SAC, the good old days! Top 2 pics were taken in 1989. My photo notes say 55 SRW with the 306th Support Wing at RAF Mildenhall. Not sure on the head on shot but suspect later at Mildenhall. Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper50 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I finally got to see an R model at the airshow in Smyrna, Tn last month, very cool. Don M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper50 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 And a few more, Don M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Cheers, really great nose art on that one. Julien :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aerodrew Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) Hawaii Heavies parked on the Big Island: Disregard the purple airstairs. They're from Hawaiian airlines. I don't crew this particular Tail however. EDIT: Thought this was funny. Taken from a KC-135E model at Sheppard AFB. This particular jet is grounded and only used to train crew chiefs in the AETC In case anyone was wondering, it's the latrine. The skinny milk can down there is actually a urinal. Urine is an especially powerful corrosive agent. Edited May 26, 2008 by aerodrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
txtom Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) In case anyone was wondering, it's the latrine. The skinny milk can down there is actually a urinal. Seeing that urinal can reminded me of my years at Carswell--84-93. In the Fab flight, we took two of those urinals (unused of course) and adapted spigots to them. One was for "leaded" and one for "unleaded" beverages during anything from Friday afternoon roll call to promotion parties to the odd dining-out/in. What was funny was the first time party guests who had never seen the cans before geting their beverage out of them, and the reaction on their faces a few minutes later when we explained that the odd looking drink dispensers were a/c urinals. Edited May 26, 2008 by txtom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackhawk7 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Might be streching it a bit, an E-3 on static at the Dubai Airshow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Might be streching it a bit, an E-3 on static at the Dubai Airshow Yes, it's a stretch. You could as well have posted a P-51 photo But it's a common misconception, so we'll let it slide. At least the horizontal stabs are the same. J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye's Hobbies Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 These were taken 8-11-08 at KATW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 In case anyone was wondering, it's the latrine. The skinny milk can down there is actually a urinal. Urine is an especially powerful corrosive agent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sig Saur & Son Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I understand Academy is going to re-release the old AMT -135 kits. Can this be true? USAF Photo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper50 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Twobobs is gearing up to do some decals for the "R" model. He mentions Academy doing a re-release in October. Good to see these kits on the market again and even better some AM decals to go with them. Don M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Wisconsin tanker. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Twobobs is gearing up to do some decals for the "R" model. He mentions Academy doing a re-release in October. Good to see these kits on the market again and even better some AM decals to go with them. Don M. That is great news. I really like the KC-135. Does anyone have feedback on the AMT kit? Is it good to go out of the box? If not, any decent aftermarket stuff out there to enhance it? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F106A Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) Taken in 2000 at McGhee-Tyson ANG Base when most of the Tennessee E-models were off getting Pacer-Crag updates. This was a loaner from Arizona so we had something to do besides play cards! At the time this was one of the oldest KC-135s still flying. Note the -95 air cart. At the time we were still using external air primarily for engine starts. 3-4, disconnect air, then 1-2. It's funny but I remember we flew those nose tires until we absolutely had to change them! I don't think Tennessee wanted to pay for new tires on an Airzona bird! I just remembered too, note the tail stand is inserted on the left side. As I recall that was changed to the right side about half-way through the 56-model year. I can't recall the specifics as to why though. Mark Edited January 4, 2009 by F106A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F106A Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) Hey Jennings! Look at the difference between 55-3143 from your photo and mine. I just realized that Arizona sure owned that bird for a long time! Pretty neat!! Mark Edited January 4, 2009 by F106A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAFsparkchaser Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Wisconsin tanker.Jake I love WISCONSIN jets! Nice photo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAFsparkchaser Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 A few from my home state, courtesy of the 128th ARW of the Wisconsin Air National Guard.I just love this nose art, and our tail flashes are cool, too. Decals anyone? Mark S, or Two Bobs please do this one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAFsparkchaser Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Please do these decals and give me a reason to go broke on a re-release of a 135R kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Man just really hit me how HUGE the engines on the R model really are, yep need to get me one! Ric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F106A Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) Man just really hit me how HUGE the engines on the R model really are, yep need to get me one!Ric I got to tell you, it was (and still is I'm sure) an adventure putting one of those intake covers on a CFM-56 in the North Dakota winds! Mark Edited January 4, 2009 by F106A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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