Boeing C-135FR Stratotanker (62-3540)

The correct a/c type is KC-135R.

@David, according to the ICAO K35R is the correct designation for this aircraft.

@Colin Seftel That's the type for an ICAO flight plan, not the actual military designation. You and David Rivers are both correct either way.

Pillow fight over aircraft designations. That’s on the same level as ‘Doug’ P-ing, B-ing, & Moaning on the number of times the same aircraft is shown. Bunch of OCD types that need to ‘Lighten Up Francis’.

Just sit back & enjoy the aircraft, your Blood Pressure will be much lower. Geeeezz……….

Well @James, getting the aircraft is correct is sorta important on an AVIATION website. Do you live your life where people can just tell you the wrong thing all the time and you accept it? Didn't think so.

Nice shot ! I've flown the French version called C135FR.

Where was this taken?

Regardless....this is a very cool image.

Colin,

According to the owner, US Air Force, the correct designation is KC-135R.

IYKYK. If you don't, what difference does it make? Still a great photo of a great aircraft. I've flown about 3500 hours in those beautiful birds.