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Keystone Intel

@KSOSINT

OSINT, international relations, poli sci, & aerospace policy

 Pennsylvania / DC
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Joined September 2021
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@PenguinSixOct 21
The Air and Space Museum unveils its newest addition today: an F-117 Stealth Fighter.
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Can confirm
Clark Kent (@ClarkKe49569692) profile pictureClark Kent@ClarkKe49569692Oct 7
On October 6, 2026 at 23:30 UTC USAF C-5M call sign #HAGAR91 arrived at Washington-Dulles / KIAD. This aircraft is carrying an F-117 85-0818 that will be the newest addition to the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum-Udvar Hazy Center. Reg: 87-0036 Hex: #AE0581
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Its an An-124, but a cool photo I got years ago in the same style
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RampCheck Aviation (@rampcheck) profile pictureRampCheck Aviation
@rampcheckJun 27
Slide scan: @AirlinesAntonov AN-225 Mriya & Arizona Air National Guard KC-135E Stratotanker 🌅 Photo from the AN-225 visit to PHX-Mesa Gateway Airport, AZ USA MARCH 27, 2003.
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Its the ex Lufthansa trainer
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The-astrønømy-enthusiast🌕🔭 (@astronomy1002) profile pictureThe-astrønømy-enthusiast🌕🔭
@astronomy1002Jun 19
I spy with my little eye another 747 in the background 👀
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U.S. Air Force Training Pilots for Next Generation Air Force One

U.S. Air Force Training Pilots for Next Generation Air Force One

The U.S. Air Force leaned into a dual-track training program for the new VC-25B, leveraging civilian 747-8s and a newly acquired $400 million training

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Keystone Intel@KSOSINT24 Sep 2023
US AF VC-25A 92-9000 (#ADFDF9) as 'VENUS02' conducting pattern work at Harrisburg International Airport #MDT on 9-21-23
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Keystone Intel@KSOSINT18 Apr 2023
USAF VC-25A 92-9000 (#ADFDF9) in the pattern at Harrisburg International Airport #MDT on 4/18/2023
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@Saint1MilApr 22
A model of the B-21 Raider is displayed at the Air and Space Forces Association HQ in Arlington, VA on April 17th [USAF Pic]
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tc.avphoto@tcavphotoApr 9
EC-130J HYDRA 1-7 86-8154 coming back into Eglin
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Also a Big Safari bird
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AFSOC C-146 Wolfhound 11-3013 (#AE6E80) at Harrisburg International Airport #MDat on July 10, 2024
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AFSOC C-146 Wolfhound 11-3013 (#AE6E80) at Harrisburg International Airport #MDat on July 10, 2024
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Keystone Intel@KSOSINT20 Jul 2023
Congratulations to the 193rd Special Operations Wing for receiving their first brand new MC-130J Commando II earlier today. This is is the second MC-130J the 193 SOW has received this year to replace the retiring EC-130. 21-5965 (#AE6D83) did two low passes before landing.
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@TheAviationistMar 27
Iranian Attack on Prince Sultan Air Base Reportedly Struck U.S. KC-135s - Reports Satellite images show signs of an attack at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, with The Wall Street Journal now reporting that an Iranian missile damaged “several U.S. refueling aircraft.” Story: theaviationist.com/2026/03/2…
[Updated] Iranian Attack on Prince Sultan Air Base Reportedly Struck U.S. KC-135s, E-3 Sentry

[Updated] Iranian Attack on Prince Sultan Air Base Reportedly Struck U.S. KC-135s, E-3 Sentry

Satellite images show signs of an attack at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, with The Wall Street Journal now reporting that an Iranian missile

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A really real chance this is the FIRST EVER KC-135 destroyed in combat it its 60+ operational history
OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) profile pictureOSINTtechnical
@OsinttechnicalMar 27
Iranian forces appear to have damaged or destroyed multiple USAF KC-135 tankers parked in the open at Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia.
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@JANN_IISMar 26
The tweet that started it all. @KSOSINT
John Ismay (@johnismay) profile pictureJohn Ismay@johnismay25 Apr 2022
Looked out my hotel room at Ramstein AFB and what catches my eye but…
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IntelWalrus@IntelWalrusMar 18
This aircraft seen over Larissa, Greece is not a B-2 like the local Greek news reported or an RQ-170, but is in fact best imagery ever published of the RQ-180, an undisclosed low observable drone used by the USAF. Location suggests use in the Iran conflict onlarissa.gr/2026/03/18/myst…
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I want to add that the average age of a KC-135 is around 63 years old. While this could very well be human error, the tanker fleet is getting extremely old, fragile, and costly to maintain properly.
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@CENTCOMMar 12
U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely. This was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire. Read more: centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELE…
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For example back in 2023 a large portion of the fleet had to be grounded because a pin that connects the tail to the fuselage. The pins were manufactured not to spec and installed into airframe. The faulty pins could have resulted in total airframe lost. airforcetimes.com/news/your-…
Hundreds of tankers, recon jets grounded in hunt for faulty tail pins

Hundreds of tankers, recon jets grounded in hunt for faulty tail pins

As of Sunday, 24 of the 90 KC-135s that were inspected had noncompliant pins, the Air Force said.

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@PenguinSixMar 10
A 747-800 USAF aircraft acquired as part of the Air Force One replacement program just landed at Joint Base Andrews. However, this aircraft reportedly will NOT be Air Force One, but will instead serve as a training aircraft for AF1 pilots.
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N7478E ( #AF83E8) one of the former Lufthansa 747-8s bought by the Air Force to serve as trainers for the next generation Air Force One arrived atJoint Base Andrews today from the L3 Harris Facility at Waco Airport #KCNW
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I wrote about this program a couple weeks ago for @TheAviationist here" theaviationist.com/2026/02/2…
U.S. Air Force Training Pilots for Next Generation Air Force One

U.S. Air Force Training Pilots for Next Generation Air Force One

The U.S. Air Force leaned into a dual-track training program for the new VC-25B, leveraging civilian 747-8s and a newly acquired $400 million training

theaviationist.com
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