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63-8040, 1963 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, C/N: 18657

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Photo ID: AC1444201

63-8040, 1963 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker C/N 18657, This was actually an emergency landing; the boom operator reported the boom hoist cable had snapped and they were unable to stow the refueling boom to the fuselage. Aircraft landed safely with minimal damage and flew again not too long after.

This was actually an emergency landing; the boom operator reported the boom hoist cable had snapped and they were unable to stow the refueling boom to the fuselage. Aircraft landed safely with minimal damage and flew again not too long after.

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Photographer: Steven Holzinger
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Shot Date: 2018-03-19
Airport: KWRI
Mc Guire Fld (joint Base Mc Guire Dix Lake Airport
Upload Date: 2018-11-11
Views: 102

Photo MetaData

Device Manufacturer: Nikon Corporation
Device Model: NIKON D3400
Device Type: Digital Still Camera
Shot Time: 2018:03:19 14:39:00
Original Image Size: 3200 x 2133 pixels
Exposure Time: 1/800 sec
F Number: f/5
Exposure Bias: 1.67
ISO Speed: 200
Focal Length: 155 mm
Flash: No Flash
Exposure Mode: 1
White Balance: 0
Scene Type: Directly Photographed
Contrast: 0
Saturation: 0
Sharpness: 0
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