Last USAF KC-10A Heads For The Boneyard

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MIflyer

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Last flight on 26 Sep 2024 at Travis AFB. A way to feel old! I recall when I was at Tinker AFB we sent some people out to participate in the KC-10 prototype's test program.
Screenshot 2024-09-29 at 20-59-16 US Air Force Bids Farewell to KC-10 Extender with Final Flig...png
 
For the DC-10 yes I agree 53 years, but the 1st flight of the KC-10 was 1980, so 43-44 years. The original DC-10 design (DC-10-10) did not have the engine power, or structure to support the weight increases needed for the tanker design, until the DC-10-30 model 1st flew in late 1972, so depending on how you look at it 43-54 year old design. Still hard to believe.
 
The DC-3 still flies while replacements not so much, Convair's 240-340 C-131, Martin's 404, and others world wide. I have seen the antiques working after hurricanes, some with WW2 insignia, since Katrina still bringing supplies.
 
 

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