KC-135 Crash in Iraq Kills 4 Crew Members
Tragic Loss: US KC-135 Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq, Killing Four Crew Members
A US KC-135 refueling plane crashed in western Iraq on March 12th, resulting in the deaths of four out of six crew members. The incident occurred around 2 PM eastern time and was not due to hostile or friendly fire. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and investigators are determining the cause. The KC-135 has served the Air Force for over six decades, refueling planes midair, handling medical evacuations, and surveillance. The identities of the deceased are being withheld until next of kin are notified. The Air Force is modernizing its fleet by replacing older tankers with newer KC-46 Pegasus models.
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