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Stratolifter at Tan Son Nhut AFB, Vietnam - 1967.Related content
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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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