Maritime/AviationUSAF Rivet Joint on ISR/SIGINT Mission over the Persian Gulf
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft was tracked conducting an ISR/SIGINT mission over the Persian Gulf.
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Shipping, aviation, NOTAMs, and warnings.
Maritime/AviationA U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft was tracked conducting an ISR/SIGINT mission over the Persian Gulf.
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A first takeoff occurred at approximately 1205.