Boeing WC-135 Constant Phoenix

USAF’s second WC-135R Constant Phoenix arrives at Offutt AFB

The USAF’s 55th Wing formally welcomed the second of three Boeing WC-135R Constant Phoenix atmospheric testing aircraft to its fleet on May 11, when the recently converted platform arrived at Offutt AFB in Nebraska

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Why was a USAF ‘Nuke Sniffer’ flying close to the Brazilian Coast

Was there any reason for intelligence-gathering flights to hide behind an aircraft on an already highly unusual mission? Combat Aircraft Journal examines the possible reasons for a WC-135R flight close to the Brazilian coast

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USAF retires ‘Nuke Sniffer’ aircraft after 60 years of ops

Following 60 years of operational service, the USAF retired Offutt AFB-based Boeing WC-135W Constant Phoenix, serial 61-2667, on September 7

First WC-135R Constant Phoenix delivered to the 55th Wing

L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first of three former KC-135R Stratotankers that are being converted to the WC-135R Constant Phoenix configuration for the USAF