Photos of second RAF RC-135 arriving home

The second RAF RC-135W Airseeker arrived at its new home at RAF Mildenhall on Sept. 4. The aircraft was delivered seven months early.

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Photos: Royal Air Force

Compared to the first Airseeker, the second jet has “over 60 improvements have been incorporated into the second aeroplane ranging from upgrades to the aircraft’s mission systems to engine improvements providing increased fuel efficiency and durability.”

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