A KC-135R Stratotanker, part of the 121st Air Refueling Wing, was recently seen landing at RAF Mildenhall in the UK after sustaining visible shrapnel damage from an Iranian missile strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The aircraft displayed extensive patchwork repairs, indicating its return to flight despite the damage. Reports suggest that five tankers were affected during the attack, although the full extent of the damage at the base remains unclear due to limited satellite imagery. This incident underscores the importance of field-level battle damage repairs, which not only restore aircraft to operational status but also provide critical lessons for future conflicts. The KC-135R is expected to return to the United States for more comprehensive maintenance. Overall, the US has reportedly lost at least 39 aircraft during its operations against Iran, with the drone fleet suffering the most significant losses, accounting for over 60% of total attrition. Notably, the destruction of an E-3G Sentry and damage to an F-35A Lightning II were significant events during this campaign.