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KC-46 Tanker Mishap Shuts Down Critical US Air Base in Spain for Days
An aborted takeoff at Moron Air Base in Spain disables the runway for days, stranding military aircraft during the US buildup toward Iran.
Key Takeaways
- A KC-46A Pegasus tanker's engine failure during takeoff closed Moron Air Base's only runway for four days
- The stranded fleet included multiple tankers and transport aircraft, disrupting US logistics across the Mediterranean theater
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