20 KC-135s Were Rapidly Launched Out Of Fairchild AFB This Morning (Updated)
A massive flock of KC-135 tankers left Fairchild AFB in quick succession this morning and are now flying across the country.
A massive flock of KC-135 tankers left Fairchild AFB in quick succession this morning and are now flying across the country.
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