KC-135 Stratotanker explained: Backbone of US Air Force and features that power it

A KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq on March 12, killing all six crew members during Operation Epic Fury. This incident highlights the ongoing importance of the aircraft, a vital aerial refuelling asset for the US Air Force for over 60 years,

What is a KC-135 Stratotanker? 5 points on the US Air Force's aircraft crash in Iraq

A KC-135 Stratotanker of the US Air Force crashed in western Iraq on Thursday. Here's what we know about the refueling aircraft

How Military Cargo Planes Avoid Threat Zones During Deployments

The tactics of frontline delivery.

Photos show damaged refueling plane that landed in Israel with Beale Air Force Base marking

A U.S. Air Force aerial refueling plane that landed in Israel with damage to its tail fin has a marker that indicates it came from Beale Air Force Base in Northern California, according to images shared by Israeli media.
The National Interest

The Air Force’s Next Cargo Plane Could Be a ‘Flying Aircraft Carrier’—Sort Of

Although the WindRunner is still in the developmental stage, Radia has aimed for the heavy lifter to make its maiden flight by the end of the decade. Aerospace startup Radia announced at last week’s Air Force Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference ...
Anadolu Agency

US Air Force refueling aircraft crashes in western Iraq, rescue efforts underway

This was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire,' says US Central Command, but does not say if anyone was killed or injured - Anadolu Ajansı