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October 06, 2009

As KC-135Es Retire, Air Force Officials' focus shifts To KC-X

New Tanker Remains Air Force's No. 1 Procurement Priority

One of the last of the KC-135E Stratotankers to retire made its final flight Sept. 28 to Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, and after more than 50 years of service, tail number 56-1503 will be relegated to a life as one of several planes used for aircraft maintenance training on the base.

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