The Indispensables: KC-135 Air Refueling

The Indispensables: KC-135 Air Refueling - National Archives and Records Administration - ARC Identifier 64130 / Local Identifier 342-SFP-1797 - Department of Defense. Department of the Air Force. (09/26/1947 - ). This film tells the story of the "Tankers," the KC-135 aircraft that were used worldwide to refuel aircraft of the Air Force and Navy. Combat stories of refueling over Vietnam are related on camera by fighter pilots, bomber pilots, and famous generals.

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[oisiaa]

GREAT VIDEO!!

[KBOSTICSR]

McCoy AFB, 59-67. As a logistics, I still got to experience exciting moments during alerts with additional duties on the flight line. Strategic Air Command was an 8 yr proud time for me as a young airman. This video brought back good memories. Thanks for sharing.

[Zippertheslipper]

Yep this video brings back memories of Mc Connell AFB in the mid 70s. I did 2 tours on SAC bases, Mc Connell and Griffiss. I chuckle back to those days, for my cohorts in my squadron used to have two sayings, SAC, Peace is our profession, war is our hobby, and also a suck for SAC is a blow for freedom. ;)

[MontgomeryRay]

I had 21years and three air medals as a boomer.  I managed to get over 6000 hours total with almost 980 in KC-97's before going to KC-135's. The best job in the AF. All i did was lay on my belly and pass gas. I was in a squadron with Capt Mark Trail in KC-97's at Otis AFB A long time before he won the McKay trophy.

[ducky1776]

I remember having 7995 as one of my aircraft as a mx officer.

[gnarlyharley71]

@mcahill135 Cool video Bro!

[mcahill135]

LC, AC, in the KC - Best job in the Air Force

LC= LtCol

AC= Aircraft Commander

KC= KC-135

[mcahill135]

Oh how I miss SAC alert!

[findafire]

J-57s gangs and gangs of them 52's and 135's SAC it was the best of time and worst of times!

[TheJetbreaker]

once again...ground crew ain't work looking at...its a good thing aircrew can manage to do every bit of the work required to meet these missions because otherwise you might think a mechanic was important...