55-3133 United States Air Force KC-135A Stratotanker

Serial 17249
Line NumberT0016
First Flight18.7.1957
ModelKC-135A Stratotanker
StatusWritten-off
Commentsw/o 24.9.1968 a/c was en-route from Andersen AFB, Guam, to Hickam AFB, HI. when it suffered engine failure & tried for emergency landing at Wake Island AP (AWK); landing gear struck surface of the water, a/c bounced onto east end of runway, striking ILS aerials & bursting into flames (with 509 BW);
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Not Seen It 55-3133 United States Air Force 05.8.1957 Written-off

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