美国空军退休了 KC -135 "Ethel", 一艘60年的油轮, 结束了服务, 随着新模型的接管。 The U.S. Air Force retired the KC-135 "Ethel," a 60-year-old tanker, ending its service as newer models take over.

美国空军在服役了60年之后, 退役了KC-135台叫“Ethel”的斯特拉托油罐机, 标志着该军机飞行时间最长的空中加油机之一的时代结束。 The U.S. Air Force retired the KC-135 Stratotanker named "Ethel" after six decades of service, marking the end of an era for one of the military's longest-serving aerial refueling aircraft. 这架飞机于1966年首次飞行,在全球许多特派团中发挥了关键作用。 The plane, which first flew in 1966, played a key role in numerous missions across the globe. 其退休反映出空军油轮机队不断现代化,KC-46Pegasus等新型号的Pegasus接管加油费。 Its retirement reflects the ongoing modernization of the Air Force’s tanker fleet, with newer models like the KC-46 Pegasus taking over refueling duties. "Ethel"将被保存供展示, 以纪念它在军事航空史上留下的遗产。 "Ethel" will be preserved for display, honoring its legacy in military aviation history.