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    Over the next few weeks, keep your eyes on the Middle East

    I stand corrected. My excuse could be that I meant direct combat aircraft but I cannot tell a lie, I was just wrong. KC 135 is a derivative of the 1950s Boeing 707 and yes it is almost but not quite as old as I am. I flew in a C5 when I was in the Navy back in 1985...
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    Over the next few weeks, keep your eyes on the Middle East

    Incredible longevity for that aircraft. It entered service my senior year of college and I am now 72. I know there have been some upgrades. It is still our fastest fighter plane. It has to be a solid number two behind the B-52 for longevity.
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