An RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft, Air Combat Command 55th Wing from Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, flies a training mission over Nebraska. The RC-135W works closely with the E-3A aircraft Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS) during war or contingency situations, providing direct, near real-time reconnaissance information and electronic warfare support to theater commanders and combat forces. All RC-135s are equipped with an aerial refueling system, which gives the aircraft unlimited range. This image was used as the back cover photo for the May 2000 AIRMAN Magazine artic
An RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft, Air Combat Command 55th Wing from Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, flies a training mission over Nebraska. The RC-135W works closely with the E-3A aircraft Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS) during war or contingency situations, providing direct, near real-time reconnaissance information and electronic warfare support to theater commanders and combat forces. All RC-135s are equipped with an aerial refueling system, which gives the aircraft unlimited range. This image was used as the back cover photo for the May 2000 AIRMAN Magazine article "Rivet Joint:Recon Ready". State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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