913th Air Refueling Squadron
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The first predecessor of the squadron was organized in 1940 as the 13th Transport Squadron. During World War II, as the 13th Troop Carrier Squadron, the squadron served in the South West Pacific Theat
Boeing KC-135 on takeoff using water injection to increase thrust
13th troop carrier sq patch
C-47s flying supplies to a forward airfield in New Guinea escorted by P-40s
Thirteenth Air Force Emblem
Boeing EC-135
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The Boeing EC-135 is a retired family of command and control aircraft derived from the Boeing C-135 Stratolifter. During the Cold War, the EC-135 was best known for being modified to perform the Looki
913th Air Refueling Squadron
…attack. Looking Glass was soon augmented by auxiliary aircraft stationed with the headquarters of SAC's three Numbered Air Forces. The 913th received Boeing EC-135C aircraft to operate SAC's Central Auxiliary Command Post's airborne element. The 913th continued to operate PACCS aircraft until 1 April 1970, when SAC…
Boeing EC-135C Looking Glass with Pacer Link modification
Gen. Richard Ellis, CINCSAC, in battle staff compartment, 1979
EC-135A ALCC
EC-135G at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota