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CAPT. Tom Neiss, a launch control officer with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, works in the battle staff compartment aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft during "Glory trip 143GB." Glory Trip 143GB is the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif

CAPT. Tom Neiss, a launch control officer with the 2nd Airborne Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLORY TRIP 143GB Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

CPT Lance Plummer, a launch control officer with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, runs a preflight check on the airborne launch control system aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, prior to a mission. Named "Glory Trip 143GB," the mission will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

CPT Lance Plummer, a launch control officer with the 2nd Airborne Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Re... More

MAJ Richard Davis, left, and CPT Chris Hofstad, student pilots, fly a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft over Texas during a training mission. Both men are members of the 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron

MAJ Richard Davis, left, and CPT Chris Hofstad, student pilots, fly a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The VC-135 Stratolifter aircraft of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF stands on the flight line at A1-Jubayl Airport in preparation for transporting senior Military commanders taking part in Operation Desert Shield

The VC-135 Stratolifter aircraft of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF stands o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. S. Reid Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

MAJ Barry Obie, pilot, left, and 1LT Andrea Tart, co-pilot, both of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, fly their EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft during "Glory Trip 143GB." Glory Trip 143GB is the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

MAJ Barry Obie, pilot, left, and 1LT Andrea Tart, co-pilot, both of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A left side air-to-air view of an RC-135W Stratolifter advance airborne command post aircraft (AABNCP) of the 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing.

A left side air-to-air view of an RC-135W Stratolifter advance airborn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Scott P. Stewart Release Stat... More

Inside the cargo compartment of a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) C-135A Stratolifter aircraft, a US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard folds the American Flag, after removing it from the coffin carrying the remains of a Space Shuttle Columbia crewmember, during a Ceremony held at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA)

Inside the cargo compartment of a National Aeronautics and Space Admin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael A. Kaplan, USAF Relea... More

BGEN Peter W. Odgers uses a model of the EC-135N Stratolifter aircraft to demonstrate the aircraft's crash. All 21 people on board were killed. The cause was ruled as mechanical failure

BGEN Peter W. Odgers uses a model of the EC-135N Stratolifter aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status: Rel... More

The Air Force Systems Command (AFSC) holds a press conference to release their findings on the May crash of an EC-135N Stratolifter aircraft, which killed all 21 people on board. The cause was ruled as mechanical failure

The Air Force Systems Command (AFSC) holds a press conference to relea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status: Rel... More

The air crew of an EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft, background, which functions as the backup command and control post of Strategic Air Command (SAC), poses for a group photograph prior to a mission. In the event that SAC's underground command center was destroyed by enemy attack, the crew of the flying command center, code-named Looking Glass, would assume all functions from the air. Three Looking Glass sorties are flown daily by the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS) and the 4th ACCS

The air crew of an EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft, background, which fun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an RC-135W Stratolifter advance airborne command post aircraft (AABNCP) of the 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing.

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an RC-135W Stratolifter advance airborne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Scott P. Stewart Release Stat... More

An RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft arrives on base during the US 3rd Fleet North Pacific Exercise (NORPACEX). The joint Air Force and Navy exercise not only provides training for fighter pilots and tactical controllers, but also tests the ability of those services to operate together for the defense of Alaska

An RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft arrives on base during the US 3rd Flee...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT W. Thornton Release Status: Relea... More

An air-to-air overhead view of an RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft during Operation Desert Storm.

An air-to-air overhead view of an RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Donald Mcmichael Release Status: Released to Public... More

1LT Kevin Highfield, instructor with the 343rd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, left, and SSGT Lenny Galloway, electronic maintenance specialist, monitor equipment at a systems maintenance station aboard a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

1LT Kevin Highfield, instructor with the 343rd Strategic Reconnaissanc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Ground crewmen service a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135U Stratolifter aircraft

Ground crewmen service a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135U St...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouvia Release Status: Releas... More

SSGT Chuck Hensley of the 55th Organizational Maintenance Squadron services communications equipment in the battle staff compartment of an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, prior to a mission. Named "Glory Trip 143GB," the mission will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

SSGT Chuck Hensley of the 55th Organizational Maintenance Squadron ser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Re... More

SSGT Chuck Hensley of the 55th Organizational Maintenance Squadron takes notes at radio maintenance station No. 2 aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, prior to a mission. Named "Glory Trip 143GB," the mission will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

SSGT Chuck Hensley of the 55th Organizational Maintenance Squadron tak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Re... More

CAPT. Tom Neiss, a launch control officer with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, is observed by other oficers as he works in the battle staff compartment aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft during "Glory Trip 143GB." Glory Trip 143GB is the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif

CAPT. Tom Neiss, a launch control officer with the 2nd Airborne Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Scott Steward Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

SSGT Steve Rasmussen, left, and TSGT Chuck Christie, both electronic maintenance technicians with the 6949th Electronic Security Squadron, monitor equipment at a systems maintenance station aboard a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

SSGT Steve Rasmussen, left, and TSGT Chuck Christie, both electronic m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Pilot MAJ Bob Aboe and co-pilot 1LT John Burda of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, prepare for a flight in an EC-135C Stratolifter advanced airborne command post aircraft (AABNCP).

Pilot MAJ Bob Aboe and co-pilot 1LT John Burda of the 2nd Airborne Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Re... More

MASTER SGT. Patrick Nugent ....A KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the 912th Aerial Refueling Squadron refuels an RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft from the 306th Strategic Wing during a training mission over the North Sea. OFFICIAL U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO (RELE

MASTER SGT. Patrick Nugent ....A KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

SSGT Diane Cherry of the 1850th Airborne Communications Squadron monitors air-to-ground communications aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, during "Glory Trip 143GB."Glory Trip 143GB will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

SSGT Diane Cherry of the 1850th Airborne Communications Squadron monit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Re... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Brook Devos of the 1850th Airborne Communications Squadron makes preflight checks in the battle staff compartment of an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, prior to a mission. Named "Glory Trip 143GB," the mission will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif

AIRMAN 1ST Class Brook Devos of the 1850th Airborne Communications Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Scott Steward Release Status:... More

Air crew members from the 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron adjust the flight controls of a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft during a training mission

Air crew members from the 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron adjus...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An in-flight overhead view of an RC-135W Stratolifter advanced airborne command post aircraft (AABNCP) of the 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing.

An in-flight overhead view of an RC-135W Stratolifter advanced airborn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Scott P. Stewart Release Stat... More

MAJ Mike Swigert, pilot, 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Offutt AFB, preflights the cockpit of an RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

MAJ Mike Swigert, pilot, 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, 55th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Rel... More

BGEN Peter W. Odgers prepares himself for a press conference on his panel's findings on the crashed EC-135N Stratolifter aircraft

BGEN Peter W. Odgers prepares himself for a press conference on his pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status: Released to Publ... More

BGEN Peter W. Odgers prepares himself for a press conference on his panel's findings on the crashed EC-135N Stratolifter aircraft

BGEN Peter W. Odgers prepares himself for a press conference on his pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A view of the crashed EC-135N Stratolifter aircraft inside the hangar. All 21 people on board were killed. The cause was ruled as mechanical failure

A view of the crashed EC-135N Stratolifter aircraft inside the hangar....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status: Rel... More

An air-to-air front view of an RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft from the 306th Strategic Wing during a refueling mission over the North Sea

An air-to-air front view of an RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft from the 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Patrick Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

1LT D. Boots, a navigator with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, plots a course aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft during "Glory Trip 143GB." Glory Trip 143GB is the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

1LT D. Boots, a navigator with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Floodlights illuminate an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, while it is parked on the flight line

Floodlights illuminate an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Scott Steward Release Status:... More

MAJ Thomas Waddel, navigator, 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, charts the position of a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft as it flies over Texas

MAJ Thomas Waddel, navigator, 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Weather officers CPT Ivan Friend, left, and CPT Alan Haberecht, along with engineer CPT George Auten pose for a photograph aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft code-named Looking Glass. The aircraft acts as the backup command and control post for the Strategic Air Command's (SAC) underground command center. Its crew would assume all functions in the event that SAC's underground center was destroyed by enemy attack. Three Looking Glass sorties are flown daily by the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS) and the 4th ACCS

Weather officers CPT Ivan Friend, left, and CPT Alan Haberecht, along ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

1LT Andrea Tart, an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft co-pilot with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, makes preflight checks in the cockpit of her aircraft prior to a mission. Named "Glory Trip 143GB," the mission will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

1LT Andrea Tart, an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft co-pi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Re... More

An electronic maintenance specialist with the 6949th Electronic Security Squadron checks equipment in the electronic security compartment of a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

An electronic maintenance specialist with the 6949th Electronic Securi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A ground crew member works on an engine of a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft in preparation for a training mission

A ground crew member works on an engine of a 55th Strategic Reconnaiss...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Publ... More

2LT Joe Hunter, co-pilot, 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron (38SRS), 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Offutt AFB, performs preflight duties in the cockpit of an RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

2LT Joe Hunter, co-pilot, 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron (38SR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Rel... More

A 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135U Stratolifter aircraft takes off

A 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135U Stratolifter aircraft tak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouvia Release Status: Releas... More

A US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard places a coffin carrying the remains of a Space Shuttle Columbia crewmember aboard a Tunner 60k cargo loader, during a Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA). The remains with be places aboard a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) C-135A Stratolifter aircraft, and flown to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware

A US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard places a coffin carrying the remains...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Robert J. Horstman, USAF Rele... More

Air crew members aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft code-named the Looking Glass monitor information for the Strategic Air Command (SAC) during a flight. In the event that SAC's underground command center was destroyed by enemy attack, the crew of the flying command center would assume all functions from the air. Three Looking Glass sorties are flown daily by the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS) and the 4th ACCS

Air crew members aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft code-named the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CHIEF MASTER SGT. Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of an RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft during Operation Desert Storm.

An air-to-air left side view of an RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Donald Mcmichael Release Status: Released to Public... More

SSGT Diane Cherry, left, and A1C Brook Devos, both of the 1850th Airborne Communications Squadron, make preflight checks in the communications compartment of an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, prior to a mission. Named "Glory Trip 143GB," the mission will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg AFB, California

SSGT Diane Cherry, left, and A1C Brook Devos, both of the 1850th Airbo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Re... More

1LT Andrea Tart, an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft co-pilot with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, runs through a preflight checklist prior to a mission. Named "Glory Trip 143GB," the mission will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

1LT Andrea Tart, an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft co-pi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Re... More

CPT Lance Plummer, a launch control officer with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, loads a coded tape into the airborne launch control system aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, prior to a mission. Named "Glory Trip 143GB," the mission will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

CPT Lance Plummer, a launch control officer with the 2nd Airborne Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Re... More

Luggage is loaded aboard a VC-135 Stratolifter aircraft as GEN. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander-in-chief, U.S. Central Command, prepares to depart from Riyadh Air Base. Schwarzkopf has been visiting coalition military officials and troops in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm.

Luggage is loaded aboard a VC-135 Stratolifter aircraft as GEN. Norman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Dean W. Wagner Release Status: Released to Public C... More

CPT Mark Sission, 1LT Kevin Highfield and 1LT Paul Revic, 343rd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, monitor equipment in the electronic warefare compartment of a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

CPT Mark Sission, 1LT Kevin Highfield and 1LT Paul Revic, 343rd Strate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Navigators from the 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Sqaudron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Offutt AFB, preflight their section of an RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

Navigators from the 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Sqaudron, 55th Strat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Rel... More

Inside the cargo compartment of a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) C-135A Stratolifter aircraft, a US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard folds the American Flag, after removing it from the coffin carrying the remains of a Space Shuttle Columbia crewmember, during a Ceremony held at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA)

Inside the cargo compartment of a National Aeronautics and Space Admin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Robert J. Horstman, USAF Rele... More

A left front view of a C-135C Stratolifter aircraft parked on the flight line

A left front view of a C-135C Stratolifter aircraft parked on the flig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More

A right side of an NC-135 Stratolifter aircraft on the Naval Air Facility ramp

A right side of an NC-135 Stratolifter aircraft on the Naval Air Facil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Kellar Release Status: Released t... More

MASTER SGT. Patrick Nugent ....A KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the 912th Aerial Refueling Squadron prepares to refuel an RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft from the 306th Strategic Wing during a training mission over the North Sea. OFFICIAL U.S. AIR FORCE

MASTER SGT. Patrick Nugent ....A KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

GEN Jack Chain, Commander in CHIEF, Strategic Air Command (SAC), talks on a radio while in flight aboard an EC-135C Stratolifter command and control aircraft

GEN Jack Chain, Commander in CHIEF, Strategic Air Command (SAC), talks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Bobby Pittard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air right side view of a 28th Bombardment Wing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft refueling a 4th Airborne Command and Control Squadron EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

An air-to-air right side view of a 28th Bombardment Wing KC-135R Strat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Michael J. Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

1LT D. Boots, a navigator with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, plots a course aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft during "Glory Trip 143GB." Glory Trip 143GB is the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

1LT D. Boots, a navigator with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

SSGT Chuck Hensley of the 55th Organizational Maintenance Squadron services communications equipment at radio maintenance station No. 2 aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, prior to a mission. Named "Glory Trip 143GB," the mission will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

SSGT Chuck Hensley of the 55th Organizational Maintenance Squadron ser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Re... More

CAPT. Mike Thomas, a launch control officer with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, works in the battle staff compartment aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft during "Glory trip 143GB." Glory Trip 143GB is the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif

CAPT. Mike Thomas, a launch control officer with the 2nd Airborne Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLORY TRIP 143GB Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

1LT Mark Morris, left, and MAJ Thomas Waddel, both navigators with the 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, evaluate the performance of student pilots MAJ Richard Davis and CPT Chris Hofstad as the trainees fly a mission over Texas in a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

1LT Mark Morris, left, and MAJ Thomas Waddel, both navigators with the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

TSGT Chuck Christie, electronic maintenance technician with the 6949th Electronic Security Squadron, monitors equipment at a systems maintenance station aboard a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

TSGT Chuck Christie, electronic maintenance technician with the 6949th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CPT Tim Green (leather coat) and another navigator, 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Offutt AFB, preflight their section of an RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

CPT Tim Green (leather coat) and another navigator, 38th Strategic Rec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Rel... More

A US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard places a coffin carrying the remains of a Space Shuttle Columbia crewmember aboard a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) C-135A Stratolifter aircraft, on the flight line at Barksdale, Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA)

A US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard places a coffin carrying the remains...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael A. Kaplan, USAF Relea... More

MASTER SGT. Patrick Nugent ....An RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft from the 306th Strategic Wing is refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the 912th Aerial Refueling Squadron during a training mission over the North Sea. OFFICIAL U.S. AIR FORCE PHOT

MASTER SGT. Patrick Nugent ....An RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Stuart Turner checks a tire he just changed on a WC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Stuart Turner checks a tire he just changed on a W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcclellan Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Paul Hayashi Release Status:... More

SSGT Donald Anderson, boom operator for emergency refueling operations, stands by prior to a flight in an EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft code-named Looking Glass. The aircraft acts as the backup command and control post for the Strategic Air Command's (SAC) underground command center. Its crew would assume all functions in the event that SAC's underground center was destroyed by enemy attack. Three Looking Glass sorties are flown daily by the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS) and the 4th ACCS

SSGT Donald Anderson, boom operator for emergency refueling operations...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of a 28th Bombardment Wing B-1B aircraft, foreground, a 28th Bombardment Wing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft and a 4th Airborne Command and Control Squadron EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft in formation over Mount Rushmore

An air-to-air left side view of a 28th Bombardment Wing B-1B aircraft,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael J. Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

SSGT Steve Rasmussen, electronic maintenance technician with the 6949th Electronic Security Squadron, monitors equipment at a systems maintenance station aboard a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

SSGT Steve Rasmussen, electronic maintenance technician with the 6949t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

1LT Mark Morris, a navigator with the 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, evaluates the performance of student pilots MAJ Richard Davis and CPT Chris Hofstad as the trainees fly a mission over Texas in a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

1LT Mark Morris, a navigator with the 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A member of the 6949th Electronic Security Squadron fills out paperwork at his station aboard a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

A member of the 6949th Electronic Security Squadron fills out paperwor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A USAF VC-135 Stratolifter aircraft takes off from the flight line at Diego Garcia carrying General (GEN), William J. Bergert, USAF, Commander Pacific Air Forces, Hickam AFB, HI. GEN Bergert (Not shown) visited with USAF personnel assigned to the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing deployed to Diego Garcia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A USAF VC-135 Stratolifter aircraft takes off from the flight line at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin... More

Inside the cargo compartment of a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) C-135A Stratolifter aircraft, a US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard folds the American Flag, after removing it from the coffin carrying the remains of a Space Shuttle Columbia crewmember, during a Ceremony held at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA). An unidentified US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) stands in the background

Inside the cargo compartment of a National Aeronautics and Space Admin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael A. Kaplan, USAF Relea... More

BGEN Peter W. Odgers prepares himself for a press conference on his panel's findings on the crashed EC-135N Stratolifter aircraft

BGEN Peter W. Odgers prepares himself for a press conference on his pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status: Released to Publ... More

BGEN Peter W. Odgers talks to the press in front of hangar where the crashed EC-135N Stratolifter aircraft is being reconstructed. All 21 people on board were killed. The cause was ruled as mechanical failure

BGEN Peter W. Odgers talks to the press in front of hangar where the c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status: Rel... More

An EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft refuels a second Stratolifter assuming the position of Looking Glass, the code name for the backup command and control post of Strategic Air Command (SAC). In the event that SAC's underground command center was destroyed by enemy attack, the crew of the flying command center would assume all functions from the air. Three Looking Glass sorties are flown daily by the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS) and the 4th ACCS

An EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft refuels a second Stratolifter assuming...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CHIEF MASTER SGT. Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

SGT Thomas Buhr repairs a radio system aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft code-named Looking Glass. The aircraft acts as the backup command and control post for the Strategic Air Command's (SAC) underground command center and its crew would assume all functions in the event that SAC's underground center was destroyed by enemy attack. Three Looking Glass sorties are flown daily by the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS) and the 4th ACCS

SGT Thomas Buhr repairs a radio system aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air right side view of a 4th Airborne Command and Control Squadron EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft over Ellsworth Air Force Base

An air-to-air right side view of a 4th Airborne Command and Control Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael J. Haggerty Releas... More

An air-to-air left side view of a 4th Airborne Command and Control Squadron EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

An air-to-air left side view of a 4th Airborne Command and Control Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael J. Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

CAPT. Tom Neiss, a launch control officer with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, works in the battle staff compartment aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft during "Glory trip 143GB." Glory Trip 143GB is the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif

CAPT. Tom Neiss, a launch control officer with the 2nd Airborne Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLORY TRIP 143GB Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

SSGT Diane Cherry of the 1850th Airborne Communications Squadron makes preflight checks in the communications compartment of an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, prior to a mission. Named "Glory Trip 143GB," the mission will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

SSGT Diane Cherry of the 1850th Airborne Communications Squadron makes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Re... More

A close-up view of the launch key station in the battle staff compartment of an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. Two launch control officers must turn separate keys in order to transmit a launch order to a silo-housed Minuteman III missile

A close-up view of the launch key station in the battle staff compartm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Scott Steward Release Status:... More

1LT Andrea Tart, co-pilot, with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, flies her EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft during "Glory Trip 143GB." Glory Trip 143GB is the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

1LT Andrea Tart, co-pilot, with the 2nd Airborne Command and Control S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott P. Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A close-up view of the airborne launch control system aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. The system decodes launch instructions from an encrypted tape and after two missile launch officers turn separate keys, it transmits a launch message to a Minuteman III missile housed in a silo

A close-up view of the airborne launch control system aboard an EC-135...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Scott Steward Release Status:... More

SSGT Heidi Carter and SSGT Mark Stephen, 6949th Electronic Security Squadron, monitor equipment in the electronic security compartment of a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing RC-135 Stratolifter aircraft

SSGT Heidi Carter and SSGT Mark Stephen, 6949th Electronic Security Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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