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10 Oldest Aircraft Types In The US Air Force

The Air Force’s oldest aircraft are typically in specialized, transport, recon, bomber, or tanker roles.

The world’s oldest passenger 747 is based in the Middle East, with the second-oldest based in Asia.

The airline currently has over 25 aircraft older than 25 years of age

All of these aircraft have operated in excess of 144,000 flight hours!

There are plenty of passenger aircraft around the world that have exceeded five decades in the skies.

The classic Boeing 737-200, after 22 years with Indian Airlines, was then acquired by the Indian Air Force on July 29, 1993.

The oldest Qatar A380 in storage is almost 12 years old, and the oldest currently active is 11 years old.

Virgin Australia’s oldest aircraft is more than 21 years old.

While today’s aviation industry is more modern than ever, you can still find active vintage airliners if you know where to look.

Many of the US 1950s and 1960s-designed military helicopters remain in use in the US and around the world.