Boeing WC-135 Constant Phoenix

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USAF’s final WC-135R arrives at Offutt AFB

5th February 2024

The 45th Reconnaissance Squadron (RS) – a component of the USAF’s 55th Wing – received its third and final WC-135R Constant Phoenix (64-14829/OF) when the aircraft touched down at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska on December 4, writes Tom Kaminski.

Aircraft Deliveries

USAF’s second WC-135R Constant Phoenix arrives at Offutt AFB

24th May 2023

The USAF’s 55th Wing formally welcomed the second of three Boeing WC-135R Constant Phoenix atmospheric testing aircraft to its fleet on May 11, when the recently converted platform arrived at Offutt AFB in Nebraska

Aircraft Deliveries

El segundo WC-135R Constant Phoenix de la USAF llega a la base aérea de Offutt

24th May 2023

El Ala 55 de la USAF dio formalmente la bienvenida a su flota al segundo de los tres aviones de pruebas atmosféricas Boeing WC-135R Constant Phoenix el 11 de mayo, cuando la plataforma recientemente convertida llegó a Offutt AFB en Nebraska.

Boeing WC-135 Constant Phoenix

USAF retires ‘Nuke Sniffer’ aircraft after 60 years of ops

21st September 2022

Following 60 years of operational service, the USAF retired Offutt AFB-based Boeing WC-135W Constant Phoenix, serial 61-2667, on September 7

Boeing WC-135 Constant Phoenix

La USAF retira el avión "Nuke Sniffer" tras 60 años de operaciones

21st September 2022

Tras 60 años de servicio operativo, la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos (USAF) retiró el 7 de septiembre el Boeing WC-135W Constant Phoenix, de serie 61-2667, con base en la Base Aérea de Offutt (AFB).

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First WC-135R Constant Phoenix delivered to the 55th Wing

12th July 2022

L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first of three former KC-135R Stratotankers that are being converted to the WC-135R Constant Phoenix configuration for the USAF