Air Force: 'Smart tankers' will fly this summer
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The U.S. Air Force announced that it will begin flying "smart tankers" aircraft by the summer of 2003. The Air Force will modify some of its existing KC-135 Stratotankers so that they can handle Roll-on Beyond Line of Sight Enhancement communications pallets.
Publication Name: Defense Week
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0273-3188
Year: 2003
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Oklahoma base keeps old tankers flying
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The author examines the U.S. air Force's decision to keep its fleet of 40-year-old KC-135s in service for use at a Air Force base in Oklahoma. Topics include military aircraft maintenance and repair, defense spending, and military planning.
Publication Name: Defense Week
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0273-3188
Year: 2003
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Air Force bolsters Predator force in Iraq
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The U.S. Air Force is sending Predator drone aircraft reinforcements that could be used for a war in Iraq. The RQ-1 drone reinforcement were being send to undisclosed locations for possible military action.
Publication Name: Defense Week
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0273-3188
Year: 2003
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