Boeing C-135B Stratolifter (AFR600381)

Going up for a drink!

I may be wrong, but I thought it was KC-135s that did the refueling. And, I cannot tell whether it is a C17 or C5 being fueled. I would think a C17.

The C-5 is so much bigger it gives the illusion that it is much closer and lower than it really is.

It's a C17 - it's got winglets

@Frank Austin, my money would be on C-17. Cockpit is much much smaller compared to the rest of the airframe on a C5 because the C5 is so enormous. Even from that angle there is just so much more plane visible with a C5 lol

Mssrs. Austin, Taub, and Freeman are absolutely correct on the lower aircraft being the C-17A Globemaster III! I have been with the McDonnell Douglas/Boeing program since 1987.

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Mr. Austin you are correct, it is the KC-135s that do the refueling. And yes, absolutely a C-17 in the lower position, while still impressive to see, it doesn't hold a candle to the size of the C-5.

Great shot!

Great picture! That's actually a Boeing KC-135R model. Has the upgraded CFM-56 turbofan engines. And, yes, that's a McDonnell Douglas / Boeing C-17A model pulling up for a refuel. I worked USAF KC-135A models 1980 to 1983 and then later AK ANG KC-135R models from 1999 to 2011. Also worked other large military airframes, primarily the C-141A & B aircraft, and various C-130 aircraft. Twenty Six years Crew Chief and Flying Crew Chief. Travel and see the world from 39,000 feet! Thanks Ken for a great picture.