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Description Stratolifter at Tan Son Nhut AFB, Vietnam - 1967.
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aq13ed [2014-01-23 13:57:54 +0000 UTC]

The last project this aircraft had, that I know of, was SATCOM.  Satellite Communications that we all take for granted these days was pioneered using this aircraft as a test bed.  At that time it was secret and top secret stuff.  She had a radome on her back above the over wing hatches.  I believe she may also have been an ARIA for many years.  Last I heard she is in the bone yard, sad. 

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Hun100D In reply to aq13ed [2014-01-23 16:38:54 +0000 UTC]

I didn't know about her later incarnation.  Thanks for that  Yes, it is sad that old warriors like her have to be put out to pasture, but it is necessary I suppose.  At least she performed her duties well and helped develop new things.

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aq13ed [2014-01-22 22:37:25 +0000 UTC]

No sure but it looks like that tail number is 0372.  Please let me know if that is wrong.  I worked this great jet in the 1980's in the 4950th test wing by then it was an 'E' model

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Hun100D In reply to aq13ed [2014-01-23 02:06:36 +0000 UTC]

It is indeed!

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