The KC-135 Stratotanker was first flown 59 years ago this week. It is a modified Boeing 707. Its replacement is on the way but she'll be well into her 60's before retirement.
Here's a great article on being boom operator.
http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/confessions-of-a-usaf-kc-135-flying-gas-station-boom-op-1578048155
Here's a great article on being boom operator.
http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/confessions-of-a-usaf-kc-135-flying-gas-station-boom-op-1578048155