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Fightin' 55th retires plane that played big role following the Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster

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LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — One chapter has come to a close and another has opened at Offutt Air Force Base.

A retirement ceremony for one tail from the fleet of WC-135s was held off base at the airport in Lincoln today.

It's making way for a more modern version of the aircraft.

3 News Now Anchor Marc Thomas was able to check it out and get a tour of the old plane. Watch the above for more.

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