471/31-CB is one of 10 C-135FRs of the French Air Force, seen here with a pair of Rafale Bs of EC 1/4 ‘Gascogne’ and a Mirage 2000-5F of EC 1/2 behind it during rehearsal of Bastille Military Day parade on July 9, 2020

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956Dassault Mirage 2000 - ФранцияFrance - 1978Dassault Rafale B / D / F - ФранцияFrance - 1993

A Rafale B and a Mirage 2000N, both armed with Air-Sol Moyenne Portee (ASMP) nuclear air-launched cruise missiles, refuel from a C-135FR of GRV 2/91 ‘Bretagne’ in 2019

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956Dassault Mirage 2000B/N/D - ФранцияFrance - 1980Dassault Rafale B / D / F - ФранцияFrance - 1993

471/31-CB, a C-135FR of the ERV 4/31 ‘Sologne’ landing at BA125 Istres

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956

The C-135FR fleet played an important role during the war in Afghanistan. Two C-135FRs were always on deployment at Manas airport in Kyrgyzstan. Here is one of them, with 737 serial number, under maintenance on May 5, 2007

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956

The farewell ceremony for 475 at BA125 Istres. The Air Division General, Patrice Boisjot, second in command of the Strategic Air Force, is in the foreground, while the first C-135FR of the French Air and Space Force, withdrawn from service on October 6, 2020, is in the background

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956

Captain Emily is one of three female Stratotanker pilots of the ERV 4/31 ‘Sologne'. She had opportunity to be one of the pilots who flew the 475 for last time before its retirement

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956

A water salute for 475 after its final mission in Niamey air base during Operation Barkhane on September 8, 2020

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956

C-135FR with serial number 471 and code 31-CB, alongside a pair of Rafale Bs of the EC 1/4 ‘Gascogne’ over BA113 Saint-Dizier during the air parade to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the foundation of French Strategic Air Forces Command on October 4, 2019

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956Dassault Rafale B / D / F - ФранцияFrance - 1993

One of two Cobham Mk.32B inflight refuelling pods of the C-135FR, which was retired from service on October 6, 2020

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956

471/31-CB with bare and polished aluminium and metal surfaces just a few days after delivery to the French Air Force in 1964

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956

472/31-CC under maintenance in the hangar of the Specialised Technical Support Squadron 15/93 in BA125 Istres on December 17, 2019. It became the first Stratotanker to receive ERV 4/31 ‘Sologne’ badge on its vertical stabiliser

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956

The Boom Drogue Adapter kit with MA3 coupling, installed on the refuelling boom of 475

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956

Twelve passenger seats and two stretchers had been installed in the cargo cabin of 475/31-CF when it was retired on October 6, 2020

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956