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By WacoKidd110 @ 2012-03-13 10:56:20

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The Boeing EC-135 was a command and control version of the C-135 Stratolifter. Modified for the "Looking Glass" program, during the Cold War EC-135 were airborne 24 hours a day to serve as flying command platforms for the military in the event of nuclear war. EC-135N served as tracking aircraft for the Apollo space program.

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kjfitz

@ 2012-03-14 13:34:26

More likely an RC-135. I don't think the EC-135's with long noses are in service anymore.
http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/88414/62-0125-usa-air-force-boeing-rc-135/

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