| Frame Details | |
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| Serial | 018292 |
| Line Number | C3018 |
| First Flight | 15.2.1962 |
| Model | RC-135S Stratotanker |
| Status | Active |
| Comments | cvtd to NC-135B used in AFSATCOM programme incl. testing of EHF; airborne testing for E-4A; cvtd to RC-135S 'Cobra Ball' ballistic missile intelligence a/c 11.11.1983; |
| Reg | Airline | Delivered | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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61-2662 | United States Air Force | 01.3.1962 | Active |
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16/10/2025 - EGUN - Humpers134 |
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10/03/2025 - OTT - Mark Harrop Aviation |
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10/03/2025 - OTT - Scarface9toes |
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10/03/2025 - OTT - Scarface9toes |
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10/03/2025 - OTT - Joshua Vine |
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09/03/2025 - MHZ - andyc941 |
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15/03/2024 - RODN - LyraMoonstarer THIEF15 - The Cobra Ball flies Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed missions of national priority to collect optical and electronic data on ballistic targets. |
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07/01/2023 - OTT - mr h 1203 OLIVE62 nw-bound from CHQ seen from the mound at Shawfarm great view. |
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14/04/2020 - KOFF - jcla Headed north to the Canadian border. 34000' and 414kts. |
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22/08/2019 - EGUL - PaulGold |
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09/10/2018 - OTT - saxonms |
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11/11/2013 - MHZ - plumtim |
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23/02/2000 - MHZ - Warthog1 'OF' - 55 Wg |
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15/05/1999 - ADW - acflyer |
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29/03/1997 - MHZ - Chas OF |
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24/03/1997 - EGUN - Overwatch |
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23/10/1979 - KFFO - Warthog1 4950 TW |
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04/09/1978 - MHZ - Warthog1 AFSC |
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16/03/1972 - OTT - NHT MICK |