Category: Aerial Refueling

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October 10, 2020

Random Aviation Photos #7

A Northwest Airlines Boeing B-757-200 series jetliner approaches Washington D. C. ‘s Reagan National Airport. Grumman A-6E TRAM at Manchester, New Hampshire. Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King, ready to be mothballed at AMARC. F-15A Eagle at Tucson, Arizona. Interstate L-6A...

Aerial Refueling / Aircrew Retirement (Fini) Flights / Helicopters / military / Special Aviation Events / Tankers / Transports / U.S. Air Force

September 19, 2020

About Lieutenant Colonel Mike Pillion’s and KC-10A 860036’s Fini Flights.

As 860036 was prepared for the boneyard, its flying boom was removed while still at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The all volunteer crew was piloted by Lieutenant Colonel Mike Pillion, who was making his Fini Flight and retiring from the...

Aerial Refueling / Air to air photography / Airliners / Aviation History / Photorecon.net Random Aviation Photos

September 12, 2020

Random Aviation Photos #6

Mike Colaner caught this MiG-23UB in a sinister pose, at New Castle Delaware. Here are your next two dozen stellar Random Photos of the Month from Photorecon.net… enjoy! Scott Yoak in his pristine North American P-51 Mustang “Quicksilver”....

Aerial Refueling / Air Transports / AMARG / U.S. Air Force

September 5, 2020

The Perfect “10” of an Aircraft

Forty years and one day after it made its maiden flight, the Air Force has finally flown its first KC-10 west to the boneyard. KC-10A 860036 (MSN 48249/424) named the “Peace Maker” was the 50th of the 60 airframes...

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July 18, 2020

2020 Salute to America and The Great Cities of the American Revolution

The Great Cities of the American Revolution Flyover 2020 marked the nation’s 244th birthday. Due to nationwide Covid-19 virus concerns, most activities normally associated with the holiday (fireworks, parades, concerts, etc.) were canceled. In an effort to honor America’s...