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A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

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A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

Post by Paultojo » Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:28 pm

A rare appearance of a pair of KC-135s at Belfast including a rather nice Michigan ANG jet

ImageUSAF KC-135R RCH842 - 60-0359 departing Belfast by Paul Harvey, on Flickr

ImageUSAF KC-135R RCH871 60-0345 departing Belfast by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
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Re: A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

Post by matt e » Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:28 pm

Michigan jet is a great catch

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Re: A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

Post by Blue Diamond » Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:52 pm

Very nice. That Michigan jet is a beaut.
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Re: A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

Post by Mark Owen » Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:00 pm

Another vote for the Michigan jet. :thumbs: :thumb: :cool:

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Re: A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

Post by yellowcake-uf6 » Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:02 pm

Great shots, thanks for posting. Some good quality at Belfast these days.

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Re: A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

Post by falconfighting » Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:49 am

Lovely - nice catches
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Re: A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

Post by roughcutter » Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:53 am

They're gorgeous (secretly wishing this was a new precedent) :thumb:

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Re: A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

Post by SW Sky Blue » Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:11 am

Liking the Michigan jet :thumb:

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Re: A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

Post by Seacat192 » Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:58 pm

Ooooh, a bit of colour!

Good catch with the Michigan tanker. Bet you were pleased to see that one!


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Re: A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

Post by Paultojo » Fri Aug 07, 2020 2:24 pm

Cheers chaps :thumb:
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Re: A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

Post by Punkrunner62 » Fri Aug 07, 2020 7:47 pm

Great stuff Paul, fine shots sir.
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Re: A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

Post by josh sykes » Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:01 pm

A cracking pair .. Nice catch !

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Re: A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

Post by prefontaine72 » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:14 am

Great catches there Paul well done mate

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Re: A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

Post by slogen51 » Sat Aug 08, 2020 11:22 am

00345 is a bit of a corker

Great catch.

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Re: A pair of KC-135s at Belfast

Post by Imac » Sat Aug 08, 2020 1:33 pm

I would echo the guys, nice catch indeed :clap: :thumbs: Maybe more visits in the future :roll: Thanks for posting :thumb:

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