Aircrew who died in KC-135 crash likely lacked parachutes

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An investigation reveals that aircrew members who died in a KC-135 tanker crash likely did not have parachutes available, as the U.S. Air Force removed them from the aircraft in 2008 to cut costs and save time. The decision has come under renewed scrutiny following the fatal incident.

The Air Force removed chutes from the tankers in 2008 to save time and money.