Former French C-135FR tanker aircraft sold to Metrea will return to service in India - Military Zone

Memorial tour of the C-135 in Avord - Back to its roots AIR Frede Nicolas Fri 04/04/2025 - 15:51 On Thursday 3 April, squadron 4/31 "Sologne" regained the essence of its origin. After a visit to Évreux, it was the turn of the air base of Avord to welcome the refueler aircraft, the C-135. Since the 1960s, this aircraft has continued in the history of the French wings and is preparing, on 30 June, to draw its reverence. He is the first love of man…

Last week, the Indian Ministry of Defense authorized the Indian Air Force [IAF] to lease an A330 MRTT "Phénix" tanker aircraft from France in preparation for the later acquisition of this type of aircraft. This article, resold to Metrea, will return to service in India, first appeared on Zone Militaire.