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Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint 64-14842
United States Air Force - Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint (MSN 18782), a highly specialised Signals and Communications Intelligence gathering aircraft, at RAF Mildenhall, December 1997. Date: 1997
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1997 Boeing Gathering Highly Intelligence Joint Mildenhall Rc 135v Rivet Signals Specialised December
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This photograph captures the Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint 64-14842 (MSN 18782) of the United States Air Force, parked at RAF Mildenhall in December 1997. The RC-135V Rivet Joint is a highly specialized Signals and Communications Intelligence gathering aircraft, designed to intercept, analyze, and report on foreign signals of military and political importance. The Boeing Company manufactured this particular aircraft, with the registration number 64-18482, in 1962, and it was later upgraded to the RC-135V configuration in the late 1980s. The Rivet Joint's distinctive features include its large radomes and extended fuselage, which house the sophisticated electronic intelligence-gathering systems. The aircraft's presence at RAF Mildenhall, a major US Air Forces Europe base in Suffolk, England, was a testament to the close cooperation between the US and UK militaries. The base served as a crucial hub for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations during the Cold War and continues to play a significant role in NATO's defense efforts. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the world of aviation and transportation, showcasing the advanced capabilities of the Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint and the critical role it plays in intelligence gathering for the United States Air Force. The image, part of The Tony Lovelock Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to a pivotal moment in history and offers a fascinating insight into the world of aeronautical engineering and military aviation.
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