Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/KC-135-Rollout-Ceremony-Fly-by-2JRSXLAYCG.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarDash 80 and B-52 Fly Over KC-135 Rollout, with KC-97 in BackgroundDash 80 Parked with KC-97KC-97 and XB-52 Stratofortress in Boeing Flight Test HangarKC-97 and XB-52 Stratofortress in Boeing Flight Test HangarKC-97F Flight Line at Renton FieldB-52A, KC-97, B-47, B-29, B-17 and XB-52 at a Boeing Field Open House Event, circa 1955KC-97A Stratofreigther in FlightKC-97 Fuselage Section DeliveryKC-97 Fuselage Section Delivery to BoeingView AllView more with similar tones KC-135 Rollout Ceremony Fly-byBuy A Print or License This PhotoWhat Type of Order?Usage:The KC-135 was the first offspring of the Boeing 367-80. It was the only jet airplane designed specifically for aerial refueling and for 15 years was the only tanker used by the Strategic Air Command. The KC-135 replaced the propeller-powered KC-97 tankers, which could no longer keep up with the jet fighters and bombers. In 1956, when the first KC-135 -- nicknamed "The City of Renton" -- rolled out of the plant, it shared the Renton tarmac with the last KC-97, providing a vivid picture of The Boeing Company's complete conversion to jet power.BI4791 (p17089)Maximum size:5417px × 6862px (~106 MB)18.0in × 22.8in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1950s-B-52 Stratofortress (Model 464-67)-crowds-Dash 80 (Model 367-80)-day-flying in formation-full body views-glare-historic production status-KC-135 Stratotanker-KC-97 Stratotanker-Lake Washington-left side views-refueling-Renton Assembly Plant-rollout ceremonies-sunshine-viewed from aboveRelated Photo/Videos:View AllRelated Virtual folders:KC-135 Stratotanker
