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Tragic KC-135 Crash Claims Six Lives in Operation Epic Fury

3/20/2026

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A KC-135 tanker crashed over friendly airspace on March 16, 2025, killing all six crew members.
The aircraft was part of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. conflict with Iran.
The incident was the fourth U.S. aircraft loss since the war began on February 28, 2025.
The deceased crew members included pilots from the 6th Air Refueling Wing and operators from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, based in Florida and Ohio.

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A KC-135 tanker crashed over friendly airspace on March 16, 2025, killing all six crew members.
The aircraft was part of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. conflict with Iran.
The incident was the fourth U.S. aircraft loss since the war began on February 28, 2025.
The deceased crew members included pilots from the 6th Air Refueling Wing and operators from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, based in Florida and Ohio.