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KC-135 refueling tanker plane 'crashes in Kyrgyzstan after take off'
The emergencies ministry in Kyrgyzstan says a U.S. military plane has crashed in the country. Kyrgyzstan hosts a U.S. base that is used for troops transiting into and out of Afghanistan and for C-135 tanker planes that refuel warplanes in flight. (abcnews.go.com) More...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
We have been reminded dearly this week about the seriousness of non-passenger aviation. My heart goes out to the and their familes.
I know a guy who used to be in that squadron. He knew the crew. RIP
Condolences to the people of the plane kit and Wedge to loss of lives working in silence
Pilot/Co Pilot recovered:
http://inserbia.info/news/2013/05/kyrgyzstan-bodies-of-the-two-crew-members-of-the-crashed-plane-found/
http://inserbia.info/news/2013/05/kyrgyzstan-bodies-of-the-two-crew-members-of-the-crashed-plane-found/
Muito trágico. Infelizmente, os imprevistos acontecem. Condolências a seus familiares.
More of these as our Air Force ages, and will soon become a third rate entity in the armed forces of the
world. IT IS NO ACCIDENT THAT OUR MILITARY BUDGET CONTINUES TO BE REDUCED.
world. IT IS NO ACCIDENT THAT OUR MILITARY BUDGET CONTINUES TO BE REDUCED.
I vote "KC-135 refueling tanker plane" headline for the Department of Redundancy Department award.