RAAF KC-35A in USA trials to expand fleet range
The Royal Australian Air Force has conducted air-to-air refuelling clearance trials with two United States Air Force (USAF) airframes in
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KC-30A
Germany/Norway join Dutch/Lux shared MRTT fleet
Airbus Defence and Space has received a firm order for five Airbus A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transports to be
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KC-30A keeps the fighters flying longer
RAAF’s KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft played its part during Exercise Talisman Sabre 17 keeping Australian and American fighter
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Claims that RAAF halted ‘air strikes’ in Syria misleading/wrong
Recent reporting in mainstream media across the globe claiming that “RAAF halts air strikes over Syria after Russia threat” are
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MRTT officially fully capable – with improvements planned
The RAAF’s KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet has officially reached Final Operational Capability (FOC). ADF FILE PHOTO: A KC-30A Multi
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RAAF tanker ‘Bones’ up on refuelling missions
In late October and November 2016, the RAAF’s KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport conducted air-to-air refuelling clearance trials with a United
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Australia’s KC-30A fleet achieves 20,000 flying hours
The KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport fleet has achieved a remarkable 20,000 flying hours as it continues to provide global
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FILLING ’ER UP IN FULL FLIGHT
It takes skill and teamwork to ensure two giants of the sky connect safely and effectively TWO Air Force giants
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First time Aussie tanker refuels Aussie Globemaster
Royal Australian Air Force took a significant step forward in airlift capability when two giant RAAF aircraft conducted air-to-air refuelling
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Aussie tanker fuels US Globemaster for first time
The first air-to-air refuelling from an Aussie KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to a United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster
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KC-30 returns from F-16 trials
A RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has returned from the United States following the first round of air-to-air refuelling
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Singapore slings fuel at Globemaster
A Republic of Singapore Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker positioned itself to sling fuel at a RAAF C-17A Globemaster during air-to-air refuelling
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First KC-30A boom refuel with E-7A over Iraq
October 23rd 2015 was an historic day for the RAAF with the first combat refuelling by a KC-30 using its
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KC-30 home after JSF trials
A Royal Australia Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport has returned home from successful refuelling trials with the F-35A Lightning
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First Aussie fuel transfer to a Joint Strike Fighter
The Royal Australian Air Force has completed the first fuel transfer with the air refuelling boom from a RAAF KC-30A
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RAAF will buy two more KC-30A
The RAAF will buy two more KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transports after the government authorised the more-than $400 million spend. The two
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