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Description
| Notes: Formerly KC-135B modified for airborne national command post. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Boeing | |
| Base model: | C-135 | |
| Designation: | EC-135 | |
| Version: | J | |
| Nickname: | Stratolifter | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1925-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Transport | |
| Modified Mission: | Special electronic installation | |
Specifications
| Not Yet Available |
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Pima Air & Space Museum | Tucson | Arizona |
EC-135J on display
Pima Air & Space Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Tim Kuppe Cleveland, OH | I started out on 80958 as a member of Kelly's hero's then traded for two draft picks to 8057 Lovelles lovers later Big Dick Haskells. To Sid J,(a room daggit) Jimmy B., Karen V. part of the first first termers assigned to Blue Eagle
back in '78, Aloha & I'll fly if you buy plate lunch's @ back gate. To Kelly, 'Ruda, Vince,Ed,Victor,Joe M.,Gary K.,Rod,Foot(lol)& Mieyaki & all the others(the mind makes cloudy) a special MAHLO for making feel like family. You local guys realy taught me 'bout ohana. The trips were great. The experiance was the best. Aloha 03/15/2008 @ 10:22 [ref: 20032] |
| Nolan P. Lasovich Sr. Quinlan, TX | I was stationed at Offutt A.F.B. Omaha Nebraska from 1973-1979 and in "73" was assigned the aircraft 62-3584 which was part of the looking glass fleet, as the primary Crew Chief. At that time it had "ADA" in the back and always seemed to be broke. I did more fire gaurd duty than anything else, but when it flew, it flew!! We were always showing off what the airplane could do to some congressman or some head of state.
That plane also helped me get my Master Crew Chief Award, she was a good one! 02/14/2008 @ 05:30 [ref: 19671] |
| Harry \"Omar\" Leon Venice, FL | I was at 9ACCS AFSAT and RCO from 80-83 and this brings back alot of great memories. Some are a bit HAZY but I hear they were great. It's great to see some of your comments. It's hard to believe the plane is sitting in some museum, it makes me feel old. Just to let some of you know I ended up with 9 kids 8 girls and 1 boy and 2 grandkids so far. I still remember my first West Pac. 01/25/2008 @ 02:51 [ref: 19422] |
| Sid Jensen (Bone Man) Colorado Springs, CO | I was assigned to 15 OMS and 9ACCS from 1977 to 1980 as a crew chief. I worked in Blue Eagle and enjoyed my assignment there. I worked on all of the aircraft assigned but mostly 584, 055, and 056. Please forward this e-mail to Gary Kamehonua, I worked for him and Alton (Kelly) Keliikoa while I was assigned there. 01/09/2008 @ 07:01 [ref: 19199] |
| Gary Kameehonua Las Vegas, NV | I was one of the more fortunate individuals that was afforded the opportunity to crew this model as well as all of the other "P" models while they were assigned to 9th ACCS at Hickam. That was one of the best times in my career, and I have noticed a few individuals on this site that were with me. Please anyone contact me at the email provided. I will respond. Especially you Kevin!! 01/03/2008 @ 12:24 [ref: 19133] |
| Mike Creeevan , CA | I worked in OMS 1982-1987 assigned to 62-3584 flew on 55,56,and 57. sad to hear about them all being parked. I heard 584 overshot a runway in 92 and is now at Davis M. in 2 pieces. nice to see some names I recognize from the Aloha days. I have some pics in flight taken of 8057 bI'll try to get uploaded best wishes 12/31/2007 @ 06:40 [ref: 19099] |
| Kevin Hughes , CA | Tom,
I have the story from the LA Times about the computer problem at NORAD that caused that false alarm. It didn't mention Blue Eagle, 8055, or much other than "an unarmed command and control aircraft from Hawaii." My Mom had read that, knew kind of what I worked on, and mailed the story to me. I still have it, along with my draft card, and a Receipt For Prisoner that 1st Sgt Dave Campos of the 15th OMS had to sign for my release from the brig (it wasn't a good idea on my part to flip-off the SP on the other side of the redline, but the MSgt that was driving the expediter van that day was suppose to have called job-control for aircraft taxi, AND the crew-chief's truck to enter the alert area!). Happy New Year! 12/29/2007 @ 21:15 [ref: 19087] |
| Kevin Hughes , CA | Tom,
I have the story from the LA Times about the computer problem at NORAD that caused that false alarm. It didn't mention Blue Eagle, 8055, or much other than "an unarmed command and control aircraft from Hawaii." My Mom had read that, knew kind of what I worked on, and mailed the story to me. I still have it, along with my draft card, and a Receipt For Prisoner that 1st Sgt Dave Campos of the 15th OMS had to sign for my release from the brig (it wasn't a good idea on my part to flip-off the SP on the other side of the redline, but the MSgt that was driving the expediter van that day was suppose to have called job-control for aircraft taxi, AND the crew-chief's truck to enter the alert area!). Happy New Year! 12/29/2007 @ 21:14 [ref: 19086] |
| Tom Mahon Knightdale, NC | I was assigned to the 9 ACCS Blue Eagles as a Boom Operator 1977 - 1982. The mission was the most interesting I had the privilege of performing during my 20 year Air Force Career. I remember 8057 well. Little known fact, 8057 was one of the only aircraft ever launched while on an actual alert from Hickham. We had Honolulu tower controllers going nuts trying to divert all the aircraft on approach to 4L. Turned out to be a false alarm, but the adrenaline still flowed. 10/21/2007 @ 11:06 [ref: 18263] |
| johnson, john Mililani, HI | George General, I remember you. I was also an RMT that flew with the fine folks at the ACCS. Flew with you guys from 79 to 84. Been working for the Navy ever since. There are still a few of us here in Hawaii, Denis Greenwood, Pat Maloney, Hutch left a couple years ago, and a couple front-enders. 10/16/2007 @ 12:41 [ref: 18209] |
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