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@nullagent@partyon.xyz  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

BREAKING: An entire US KC-135 "Stratotanker" has crashed over Iraq

The entire six member crew is feared dead. This marks the fourth loss of a US plane.

This plane costs about $11k per hour to operate and the purchase price was $26M to $50M per aircraft.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-military-plane-crashes-in-iraq-as-status-of-crew-is-unknown-officials-said/

#US #EpicFail #EpicFury #Iraq #Iran #PlaneDown

U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said

An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
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Press Release | March 12, 2026
Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq
USCENTCOM

TAMPA, Fla. -- U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely.

This was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.

More information will be made available as the situation develops. We ask for continued patience to gather additional details and provide clarity for the families of service members.
Press Release | March 12, 2026 Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq USCENTCOM TAMPA, Fla. -- U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely. This was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire. More information will be made available as the situation develops. We ask for continued patience to gather additional details and provide clarity for the families of service members.
Press Release | March 12, 2026 Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq USCENTCOM TAMPA, Fla. -- U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely. This was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire. More information will be made available as the situation develops. We ask for continued patience to gather additional details and provide clarity for the families of service members.
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