The sad story of the KC-10 Extender that exploded on the ramp at ...
Apr 25, 2019 · KC-10 tanker tail number 82-0190 exploded on the Barksdale ramp while undergoing routine maintenance after a mission. Taken on Sep. 17, 1987 at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB) the photos in this post shows the only KC-10 …
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender - Wikipedia
The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender is an American tanker and cargo aircraft that was operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) from 1981 to 2024. A military version of the three-engine DC-10 airliner, the KC-10 was developed from …
The KC-10 Extender - The Aviation Geek Club
Feb 16, 2024 · By early May 1999, some 150 KC-10s and KC-135s deployed to Europe where they refueled bombers, fighters and support aircraft engaged in the conflict. The KC-10 flew 409 missions throughout the entire Allied Force campaign …
U.S. Air Force Retires Final KC-10A Extender in ... - The Aviationist
On Sept. 26, 2024, the U.S. Air Force finished the final chapter in the book on McDonnell Douglas KC-10A operations. The final KC-10A flies to the boneyard after a 44-year career while the...
The Only KC-10 Extender the Airforce Ever Lost ... - The National …
Jul 9, 2019 · Three airmen were on the airplane when it turned into a pillar of smoke and flame. Two escaped, miraculously, but one airman, Sgt. Joseph Burgio — a former Olympic wrestling hopeful and...
Barksdale AFB | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives
One hour after it arrived at Barksdale AFB, the KC-10 was taken over by three technicians for refueling and routine maintenance. One took place in the cockpit, one in the left main wheel well and one in the rear of the airplane when an explosion occurred.
Ground explosion of a Douglas KC-10A Extender at Barksdale …
One hour after it arrived at Barksdale AFB, the KC-10 was taken over by three technicians for refueling and routine maintenance. One took place in the cockpit, one in the left main wheel well and one in the rear of the airplane when an explosion occurred.
That Time a KC-10 Extender exploded during ... - Fighter Jets World
May 3, 2019 · on Sep. 17, 1987 KC-10 tanker tail number 82-0190 exploded on the Barksdale ramp while undergoing routine maintenance after a mission. The KC-10 arrived at Barksdale AFB and all 17 crewmembers departed the plane.
OT McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender 82-0190, Thursday 17 …
The KC-10 arrived at Barksdale AFB and all 17 crewmembers departed the plane. About one hour later, three ground crew members were on board; one in the cockpit, one in the left main gear wheel well and the other in the refuellers operating position at …
Douglas KC-10 Extender | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives
One hour after it arrived at Barksdale AFB, the KC-10 was taken over by three technicians for refueling and routine maintenance. One took place in the cockpit, one in the left main wheel well and one in the rear of the airplane when an explosion occurred.
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