Airspeed - KC-135 - Part 1

Part 1 of our two-part series that covers the venerable KC-135 Stratotanker from tip to tail - literally! From its first delivery to the military in 1957 to the R, T, and E modifications, we cover ths history and role of the aircraft, then talk to both a pilot and a boom operator. This episode also includes a promo for our golf shirt giveaway. Submit a show idea and you might find yourself wearing a handsome Airspeed golf shirt just like the ones that our crew wears at air shows!

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