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France Retires Last KC-135 Tankers After 60 Years of Service

France Retires Last KC-135 Tankers After 60 Years of Service

Historic air fleet update marks new era
The French Air and Space Force has officially retired its final KC-135 aerial refueling tankers after six decades of service, closing a storied chapter in military aviation and signaling a transition to more modern tanker capabilities.
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