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United States Air Force - Boeing OC-135W 61-2670
United States Air Force - Boeing OC-135W 61-2670 (MSN 18346), on approach to RAF Mildenhall circa February 1999. Built as a C-135B-BN Stratolifter and converted to WC-135B weather aircraft. Converted to OC-135B Open Skies platform, later redesignated OC-135, to serve the Open Skies Treaty, which was signed on 24 March 1992, the Open Skies Treaty permits each state-party to conduct short-notice, unarmed, reconnaissance flights over the others entire territories to collect data on military forces and activities. On 22 November 2020 the USA formally exited the Open Skies treaty, the Trump administration citing Russian restrictions on Open Skies flights as the reason why it sought to exit the treaty. Date: 1999
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1992 1999 2020 Activities Administration Approach Boeing Collect Conduct Converted Data Entire Exit Flights Forces Formally Mildenhall Permits Platform Reason Reconnaissance Redesignated Restrictions Serve Signed Skies Sought Stratolifter Territories Treaty Trump Unarmed Wc 135b Exited
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In this photograph, a United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing OC-135W, registration number 61-2670 (MSN 18346), is seen making its approach to RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom, around February 1999. Originally built as a C-135B Stratolifter, this versatile aircraft underwent several conversions throughout its service life. It was first transformed into a WC-135B weather aircraft, and later on, it was converted into an OC-135B Open Skies platform. The OC-135W served an essential role in implementing the Open Skies Treaty, which was signed on March 24, 1992. This treaty permits each state-party to conduct short-notice, unarmed, reconnaissance flights over the others' entire territories to collect data on military forces and activities. This vital agreement aimed to enhance transparency and trust among its signatories, contributing significantly to international security and cooperation. However, on November 22, 2020, the USA formally exited the Open Skies treaty. The Trump administration cited Russian restrictions on Open Skies flights as the reason for its decision to exit the treaty. The OC-135W, like many other Open Skies aircraft, played a crucial role in monitoring and verifying military activities under the treaty. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the aircraft's significant role in international aviation and the geopolitical landscape of the late 20th century.
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