New Photos Offer Clearest View Yet Of Temporary Repairs On KC-135 Damaged During Iran War

<img width="460" height="259" src="https://theaviationist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KC-135R-63-8028-AK-ANG-battle-damage-repair-top-460x259.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="KC-135 battle damaged" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" />The battle-damaged Alaskan ANG KC-135R departed RAF Mildenhall on its way home from Operation Epic Fury, showing the massive temporary repairs performed to make the aircraft airworthy for the return flight. On May 30, 2026, the KC-135R 63-8028, belonging to the 168th Wing of the Alaska Air National Guard, departed RAF Mildenhall, UK, for Bangor [&#8230;]