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Description
| Notes: Af version of boeing 707 long range, HIGH-PERFORMANCE transport (4 CREW, 75 TROOPS DR 44 LITTERS, AND 48 AMBULATORY PATIENTS WITH 6 ATTENDANTS) . | ||
| Manufacturer: | Boeing | |
| Base model: | C-135 | |
| Designation: | C-135 | |
| Version: | A | |
| Nickname: | Stratolifter | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1925-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Transport | |
Specifications
| Not Yet Available |
Known serial numbers
Recent comments by our visitors
| walter stamp st lucie, FL | hello to all 1612th guys I am looking for guys that went tdy to Germany 10 / 1963. OPERATION BIG LIFT
also looking for anyone that went tdy to TAN SON NHUT DANANG CAM RON BAY DEN HOI AB'S RVN LATTER 1962 / 1965 ANY OF ABOVE PLEASE SEND ME A EMAIL THANKS..... I WAS AT MCGUIRE FROM MID 62 THRU JANUARY 1966 ALSO FYI THE TAIL # OF THE PLANE THAT PILED IN AT GITMO #4136 MY FRIEND WAS THE LOADMASTER 11/05/2015 @ 06:09 [ref: 69299] |
| Gene VanHouten Ash Flat, AR | I was stationed @ McGuire in the 18th in 1961-1963. I was a flight engineer and checked out on both the A and B models of the C-135s. I really liked the B models due to the TF-33 (18,000 lbs thrust) engines as apposed to the J-57s (12,000 lbs thrust w/water) on the A models. I was on alert the evening that one of our planes crashed @ Gitmo killing all on board. Fine airplane and exceptionally fine pilots and crew members. Had the best maintenance men in the AF on the C-135A & B. I really enjoyed my stay at McGuire, even in the winter. I ended up with about 1200 hours flying time there 02/21/2015 @ 11:05 [ref: 68946] |
| Mike Atherton Evansville, IN | Was at McGuire in the 1612th from 1962 thru August 1965, worked in the docks the entire time, the last 2 years as a scheduler...Worst memory was having to remove all the "Day Glow" from the tail and nose with a heat gun during the dead of winter during the Cuban crisis. I remember Miller and Donato, wondering if there are any other websites where I may be able run down other guys I was stationed with ? 12/27/2014 @ 11:59 [ref: 68846] |
| Tom Girton Galveston, TX | I was in the 1612 O.M.S. from 1961-1965 and I agree, it got cold in the winter. I was in towing and servicing until I was assigned to 780. 06/20/2012 @ 08:06 [ref: 60680] |
| herb kent Monaca, PA | I was assigned with the 1612th OMS at McGuire also.Started with the Sqdn when we only had 3 KC's to train on.Worked the Docks until they were build up then back to the line and crewed a couple 4128/4130. Remember 4126 landing short at LV,and 0372 at Gitmo.Those were the years my friend those were the years,1961 to 1966. Yeah, Frank Danato I remember you. 11/14/2010 @ 07:04 [ref: 33299] |
| Frank Donato Rossville, GA | I was assigned to the 1612 Organizational Maintenence Squadron at McGuire AFB from June 1962 to January 1966. After reaching my "5" level, I was assigned as Crew Chief to C-135a aircraft 61-0328. McGuire was a tough base during the cold NJ winters. I dreaded having to service the water injection tank on the "a" models. In hindsight (over 50 years), I wish I had stayed in the Air Force as a career. 09/07/2010 @ 18:28 [ref: 29782] |
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