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Notably one of the smallest tanker units within the Air Force, the 203rd "Orcas" nonetheless have a proven track record of being a valued asset with the Pacific Air Force as the backbone of native aerial refueling for the command.
Established in 1987 with only four KC-135s, the unit would hit its peak of Aircraft in 2008 with an additional four aircraft from retired active duty units. During the Circum Pacific war however, two Orcas tankers would be lost. One during a landing mishap and another, callsign WHALE 6-3 would be shot down by two Yuktobanian F-14 Tomcats killing all aboard. Despite the tragedy, the Orcas continued to fly almost non stop for the duration of the conflict, supporting Osean Airlift operations across the ocean.
Today the remaining six tankers are based at Homer Air Force Base along with the rest of the Pacifica Air Guard.
Established in 1987 with only four KC-135s, the unit would hit its peak of Aircraft in 2008 with an additional four aircraft from retired active duty units. During the Circum Pacific war however, two Orcas tankers would be lost. One during a landing mishap and another, callsign WHALE 6-3 would be shot down by two Yuktobanian F-14 Tomcats killing all aboard. Despite the tragedy, the Orcas continued to fly almost non stop for the duration of the conflict, supporting Osean Airlift operations across the ocean.
Today the remaining six tankers are based at Homer Air Force Base along with the rest of the Pacifica Air Guard.
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