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Altus KC-135

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- From left, 97th Tanker Sortie Generation Engine Mechanics Kim Cather and Tom Moore work together to install a engine ring cowl during an engine swap of a General Electric F-108 engine, which was overhauled by Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., for a KC-135R Stratotanker in Hangar 523 March 14. The KC-135Rs have been in service for almost 50 years and requires routine maintenance in order to remain operational. (Photo by Senior Airman Clinton Atkins)

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Altus KC-135

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The General Electric F-108 engine sits on the engine change trailer waiting for it's final additions before being lifted into the cowl doors. The aircraft egine weighs 7,270 pounds and can generate more than 22,000 pounds of thrust. (Photo by Senior Airman Clinton Atkins)

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Altus KC-135

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- From top, 97th Tanker Sortie Generation Engine Mechanics Kim Cather and Barry Coffey bolt on the engine ring cowl before installing the engine at Hangar 523 March 14. (Photo by Senior Airman Clinton Atkins)

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Maintaining the fleet

Published March 18, 2008