(4K) Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker USAF 57-1488 departure at Geilenkirchen Airbase GKE ETNG

(4K) Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker from the United States Air Force USAF departure at Geilenkirchen Airbase GKE ETNG
Reg.: 57-1488
MSN: 17559
Day of recording : 16.07.2021
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[@richardbowles7690]

Aircraft entered service in 1958. Major upgrades: 1991 new engines, 1981 new skins on wings. Some sort of emergency declared on 30-July, 2021 --- which is why I read-up on its history -- departed Germany (Ramstein) and landed in England.

[@TheHDAviation]

Nice footage of this classic tanker, it's looking great for its age.

[@james4582]

Love it
KC135 ground crew/crew chief
Castle AFB 1963 -67

[@MUCSpotter]

Thanks a lot !!!

[@tomaiger]

too bad you didnt get shot...

[@ymmlspottingteam]

What an awesome looking machine! Great filming mate!

[@douglas_brighty_tan127]

Very fabulous takeoff on this KC-135R Stratotanker 😎👍

[@evaneumann9195]

Super Flugzeug, echt tolle Aufnahmen, großartig 👍

[@christianlebordelais]

Excellent job de spotter...

[@MUCSpotter]

Thank you very much !!! MERCI

[@user-Ivan_1000]

Awesome looking!

[@JelmersAviation]

Epic catch mate! Liked!

[@dspotterid]

Amazing aircraft 👍🏼👍🏼✈️✈️

[@swiftjaybee]

Hi, do you know which unit it currently flies for? It was a Kadena refueller for quite some time.

[@Jayesk]

I was tracking this plane on flightradar24 and it was squawking 7700, then its altitude decreased quite quickly and then disappeared off of the radar.
I can't find anything on the internet about it just yet but anyone here have info on it?