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KC-135 damaged in deadly Iraq collision arrives at Tinker AFB for repairs

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 that made an emergency landing in Tel Aviv after losing roughly half its tail in a deadly collision over Iraq has been transported to Tinker Air Force Base, where it is now in a repair facility. The incident occurred during an Operation Epic Fury sortie.

Discovered 2026-08-07T10:12:14.344399-07:00 | 2026-08-07T10:12:14.344399-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

  • The incident highlights the operational and safety consequences of a mid-mission collision involving a critical aerial-refueling platform.
  • The KC-135’s transfer to Tinker AFB establishes the next phase of the response: assessing whether an aircraft that suffered severe empennage damage can be repaired and returned to service.

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