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Registration: 57-2589

Construction Number: 17725

Code Number: 72589

Military Unit: 412 TW / 412 FLTS

Model Boeing KC-135E Stratotanker

Operator: US Air Force

Airport: Mountain Home AFB (MUO / KMUO), USA - Idaho

Photographer: Rico Swytech

Date Taken: 20/11/2006

Date Submitted: 15/04/2009

57-2589 was the second KC-135A converted to KC-135E by Boeing (the first was 59-1514). Both aircraft were at Offutt AFB, NE with the 55th SRW through at least 2004. 2589 was "Casey Zero One," CINCSAC's aircraft for over 30 years before transfer to Edwards AFB, CA. It always retained it's boom and refueling capabilities.

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