{"product_id":"boeing-kc-135-stratotanker-tanker-aircraft-washington-air-national-guard-100-years-united-states-air-force-gemini-200-series-1-200-diecast-model-airplane-by-geminijets","title":"Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker Tanker Aircraft 'Washington Air National Guard - 100 Years' United States Air Force 'Gemini 200' Series 1\/200 Diecast Model Airplane by GeminiJets","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrand new 1\/200 scale diecast airplane model of Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker Tanker Aircraft 'Washington Air National Guard - 100 Years' United States Air Force 'Gemini 200' Series die cast model by GeminiJets.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrand new box.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed exterior.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrue-to-scale detail.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComes with a display stand.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis model does not have any openings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManufacturer's original unopened packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMade of diecast metal with some plastic parts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDimensions approximately L-8.25 -  Wingspan-7.75 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy -  realistic feel.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHISTORY ASPECTS:\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is one of the most important aerial refueling aircraft in U.S. Air Force history. Developed from the Boeing 367-80 prototype -  the KC-135 entered service in the late 1950s and transformed American military aviation by allowing fighters -  bombers -  transports -  and other aircraft to remain airborne for much longer periods. Its swept-wing design and four jet engines gave it considerably greater performance than the piston-powered tankers it replaced -  while its flying-boom refueling system became a defining feature of U.S. airpower.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKC-135T 59-1471 was one of the aircraft that served with the Washington Air National Guard -  supporting the state's air-refueling mission and the wider global requirements of the U.S. Air Force. The KC-135T designation reflected modifications that gave the aircraft improved engines -  avionics -  and operational capabilities compared with earlier KC-135 configurations. Aircraft such as 59-1471 routinely supported training sorties -  long-range deployments -  air-defense missions -  and exercises -  providing the airborne fuel needed to extend the reach of combat aircraft far beyond their normal operating range.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThroughout its long service life -  the KC-135 fleet has been involved in virtually every major U.S. military operation since the aircraft entered service. Stratotankers supported combat operations during the Vietnam War -  Operation Desert Storm -  Operation Allied Force in the Balkans -  Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan -  and Operation Iraqi Freedom -  as well as numerous other contingency operations and international exercises. Washington Air National Guard KC-135 crews contributed to this global mission by providing fuel and logistical support that enabled fighter and bomber forces to conduct extended-range operations. Although the tanker rarely receives the same attention as the aircraft it supports -  its ability to keep combat aircraft airborne has made it a fundamental component of American air power.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis 1:200 scale model of USAF KC-135T Stratotanker 59-1471 captures the distinctive swept-wing profile -  four-engine configuration -  and Washington Air National Guard markings of this legendary aerial refueling aircraft -  making it an excellent addition to any collection focused on U.S. military aviation -  Cold War history -  and modern airpower.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GeminiJets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67690406379698,"sku":"DDS-G2AFO1510","price":143.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/4927\/7106\/files\/G2AFO1510-L__93023.jpg?v=1791898043","url":"https:\/\/vroomvroom.toys\/products\/boeing-kc-135-stratotanker-tanker-aircraft-washington-air-national-guard-100-years-united-states-air-force-gemini-200-series-1-200-diecast-model-airplane-by-geminijets","provider":"The VroomVroom Toy Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}