1/200 Inflight200 (IFKC10USAF22) McDonnell Douglas KC10A Extender (87-0122) 1980s"Europe One Tactical Green Livery" Seymour Johnson AFB N.C. 68th ARG, 911th ARS, U.S.A.F. (LImited Edition)

1/200 Inflight200 (IFKC10USAF22) McDonnell Douglas KC10A Extender (87-0122) 1980s "Europe One Tactical Green Livery" Seymour Johnson AFB N.C. 68th ARG, 911th ARS, U.S.A.F. (LImited Edition)

The KC-10 Extender first flew on 12 July 1980, but it was not until October the same year that the first aerial refuel sortie was performed. The design for the KC-10 involved modifications from the DC-10-3 0CF design. Unnecessary airline features were replaced by an improved cargo-handling system and military avionics. The KC-10 retains 88% commonality with its commercial counterparts, giving it greater access to the worldwide commercial support system. Other changes  from the DC-10-30CF include the removal of most windows and lower cargo doors. Early aircraft featured a distinctive S.A.C. light gray, white and blue paint scheme, but in the 1980s a gray-green camouflage scheme was used on later tankers as seen on this model. The paint scheme was switched to a medium grey colour by the late 1990s. This KC-10A wears the markings it carried when based at Seymour Johnson AFB in North Carolina.

911th Air Refueling Squadron
The 911th Air Refueling Squadron
Active	1917–1919; 1923–1933; 1935–1946; 1958–2007; 2008 – present
Country	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Role	Air Refueling
Size	260 persons[1]
Part of	Air Mobility Command
Garrison/HQ	Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina
Motto	First in Flight
Engagements	Pacific Ocean theater of World War II
Decorations	Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Insignia
911th Air Refueling Squadron emblem[a][2]
911th Air Refueling Squadron emblem[b][3]
Patch with old 911th Air Refueling Sq emblem
Patch with 411th Bombardment Squadron emblem[c][4]
411th Bombardment Squadron Tail Marking (Pacific)