57-1486 — 1957 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker Data

57-1486
Bockscar
1957 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, c/n 17557
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57-1486 is a 1957 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker (serial number 17557). It is powered by 4 engines. Registration status is listed as Withdrawn from 100th ARW use, with ownership recorded under United States Air Force in RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The profile includes 1 photo documenting this aircraft.

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Aircraft 57-1486, KC-135R Stratotanker named Bockscar of 351st Air Refuelling Squadron/100th Air Refuelling Wing on display at the 1996 Mildenhall Air Fete., at MHZ, photo by Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson
@ MHZ
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Boeing
Model KC-135R Stratotanker Search all Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker
Year built 1957
Construction Number (C/N) 17557
Aircraft Type Fixed wing multi engine
Number of Engines 4
Engine Type Turbofan
Engine Manufacturer and Model CFM International F108-CF-100
Aircraft
Registration Number 57-1486
Alternative Code/Name Bockscar
Mode S (ICAO24) Code
Current Status Withdrawn from 100th ARW use
Owner
Owner United States Air Force
Address RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk
United Kingdom