The Aero Experience continues our coverage of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, sponsored by Elite Aviation, with this look at the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tanker on display in Boeing Plaza. The brand-new aircraft, based on the 767 airframe, was parked near the Boeing exhibit in view of its older cousin, the KC-135. The KC-46 features the next-generation refueling boom and center drogue systems operated remotely from the forward crew cabin. The KC-46 can be configured for aerial refueling, passenger transport, cargo hauling and/or aeromedical evacuation missions.
The Aero Experience continues our coverage of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, sponsored by Elite Aviation, with this introductory look at the aircraft on display in Boeing Plaza. A number of current Boeing aircraft, especially the tankers and legacy McDonnell Douglas tactical aircraft, were featured in the daily static display rotation. We include the evolving nature of the aircraft setup and, of course, the
changing weather. This post also shows visitors
clustered around the aircraft and the hard-working ground crews that kept the
aircraft moving safely around the plaza each day. We will feature specific
aircraft in future posts, so check back often for more from Boeing Plaza.
