AFSOC 55TH WG AIR COMBAT CMD COMBAT SENT BOEING RC135U SSI: SCIENTIFIC TECHNICAL

Description: AFSOC 55TH WG AIR COMBAT CMD COMBAT SENT BOEING RC135U SSI: SCIENTIFIC TECHNICALThis is a very special Original AFSOC BOEING RC-135U COMBAT SENT SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA: SCIENTIFIC TECHNICAL. You will receive the item shown in the first photo. Other items in other pictures are for your reference only. Please note that there are color variations due to different settings on different PCs and different Monitors. The color shown on your screen may not be the true color. Mission The 45th Reconnaissance Squadron is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the 55th Operations Group and stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. It is one of the most decorated squadrons of the active duty United States Air Force with a combat record in three wars, and a peacetime record of vital contributions to world-wide reconnaissance, treaty monitoring, and pilot proficiency training. The unit was formed during World War II initially as a night interceptor squadron and deployed to England as part of Ninth Air Force. A lack of night interceptor aircraft led the squadron to be converted into a night photographic squadron engaging in combat missions over France, the Low Countries and Germany until the end of the war. It later saw service as a tactical reconnaissance squadron during the Korean War and Vietnam War. It was inactivated in 1994 as part of the cutbacks in the Air Force after the end of the Cold War.. Features The RC-135S, equipped with a sophisticated array of optical and electronic sensors, recording media, and communications equipment, is a national asset uniquely suited to provide America's leaders and defense community with vital information that cannot be obtained by any other source. Crew composition includes a minimum of two pilots, one navigator, three electronic warfare officers, two airborne systems engineers, and two or more airborne mission specialists. Background The current RC-135S aircraft trace their lineage to C-135 aircraft originally modified in 1961 and operated in 24-hour alert status out of Shemya AFB, Alaska. In 1994, all RC-135S aircraft and operations were transferred to the 55th Wing at Offutt AFB in Omaha, Nebraska. This action, along with many others, helped peacefully close another chapter in the history of the Cold War. Initially employed by Strategic Air Command to satisfy nationally tasked intelligence collection requirements, the RC-135S has also participated in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. All Cobra Ball airframe and mission systems modifications are overseen by L-3 Communications, under the oversight of Air Force Materiel Command. There are three RC-135S aircraft in the Air Force inventory all assigned to Air Combat Command and permanently based at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.. The Cobra Ball is operated by the 55th Wing, and manned with aircrews from the 45th Reconnaissance Squadron, and the 97th Intelligence Squadron, using various forward deployment locations worldwide. General Characteristics Primary Function: ReconnaissanceContractor: L-3 Communications Power Plant: Four CFM International F108-CF-201 high bypass turbofan engines Thrust: 21,600 pounds each engine Unrefueled Range: 3,900 miles (6,500 kilometers) Length: 135 feet (41.1 meters) Height: 42 feet (12.8 meters) Maximum Takeoff Weight: 297,000 pounds (133,633 kilograms) Wingspan: 131 feet (39.9 meters) Speed: 500+ miles per hour (Mach.66) Flight Crew: (minimum) Two pilots, one navigatorMission flight crew: (minimum) - minimum consisting of three electronic warfare officers, two airborne systems engineers, and two airborne mission specialistsUnit Cost: unavailable Date Deployed: March 1972 (CBII) Inventory: Active force, 3; Reserve, 0; Guard, 0 You will receive the item shown in other pictures are for your reference only, available in my eBay Store. They will make a great addition to your SSI Shoulder Sleeve Insignia collection. You find only US Made items here, with the same LIFETIME warranty. 20100110 **eBay REQUIRES ORDER BE SENT WITH TRACKING, PLEASE SELECT USPS 1ST CLASS SERVICE w/TRACKING** photo credit: AFdotML **eBay REQUIRES ORDER BE SENT WITH TRACKING, PLEASE SELECT USPS 1ST CLASS SERVICE w/TRACKING** We'll cover your purchase price plus shipping. FREE 30-day No-Question returnALL US-MADE PATCHES HAVE LIFETIME WARRANTYWe do not compete price with cheap import copies.Watch out for cheap import copies with cut-throat price; We beat cheap copies with Original design, US-Made Quality and customer services.Once a customer, a LIFETIME of services

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