It's impressive to see the KC-135 takeoff, and the KC 135 has some interesting nicknames and facts which may surprise you, including how it launched the airliner revolution.

This aircraft, based on the classic Boeing C-135 Stratolifter design, is tasked with gathering intelligence information from the air, including photographic and electronic reconnaissance.

Boeing is the prime contractor for two key aerial refueling support aircraft models the Air Force uses: the KC-46A Pegasus and the KC-135 Stratotanker. Both aerial refueling aircraft require a ...