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Base: Wurtsmith Air Force Base

State: Michigan (MI)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: Mickey Sanborn

Release Status: Released to Public

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01/01/1983
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label_outline Explore Kc 135 Aircraft, Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Mickey Sanborn

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