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A RAAF KC-30A receives air-to-air refuelling to enable a record-breaking non-stop flight from RAAF Base Amberley to Jerez, Spain. Story by Tastri Murdoch.
News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force 

KC-30A sets RAAF’s longest-flight record

29/11/202429/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1946 Views 0 Comments French Air and Space Force’s (FASF), KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 33 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

In an exciting first for the Royal Australian Air Force, a KC-30A has conducted the longest non-stop RAAF flight on

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Five KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft from No 33 Squadron on taxiway Alpha at RAAF Base Amberley. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force 

KC-30As ‘elephant walk’ at Amberley

29/11/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2983 Views 0 Comments

On 15 November 2019, No. 33 Squadron prepared five of its KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transports for launch at the same

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A Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport lands at the main air operating base in the Middle East Region. Photo by Tech Sergeant Jocelyn A Ford.
Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Air Force 

Aussie KC-30A back on Middle East operations

07/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2696 Views 0 Comments

. An Australian KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft has recommenced operations in the Middle East. CAPTION: A Royal Australian Air

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A Royal Australian Air Force air refuelling officer on the flight deck of a KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport controls refuelling operations for a Dassault Rafale M from the French during an Operation Okra mission over the Middle East. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.
Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

KC-30A offloads 100,000,000th pound of fuel

11/08/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3324 Views 0 Comments KC-30A MRTT

RAAF’s KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport recently delivered its 100,000,000th – yes, that’s 100millionth – pound of fuel during air-to-air

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Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Talisman Sabre Videos 

KC-30A keeps the fighters flying longer

18/07/201718/07/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3373 Views 0 Comments KC-30A, Multi Role Tanker Transport

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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A RAAF KC-30A multi-role tanker transport as seen from an aircraft about to be refuelled. Photo by Major Cameron Jamieson.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force 

Australia’s KC-30A fleet achieves 20,000 flying hours

22/10/201624/10/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3970 Views 0 Comments KC-30A

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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A 480th Fighter Squadron "Warhawks" F-16C flies alongside after refuelling from a KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport air-to-air refuelling aircraft over the Middle East Region. Photo by Corporal Nicci Freeman
Australian News Operations Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

KC-30A successfully refuels multi-role F-16

19/08/201619/08/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4864 Views 0 Comments Middle East, MRTT, Okra

The operational capability of the Royal Australian Air Force’s KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport fleet has taken another important step

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Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force 

KC-30 returns from F-16 trials

21/12/2015 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5342 Views 0 Comments F-16, KC-30A

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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Videos 

First KC-30A boom refuel with E-7A over Iraq

15/11/2015 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3500 Views 0 Comments E-7A, KC-30A, MRTT, Wedgetail

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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Australian News Science & Technology 

KC-30 home after JSF trials

02/11/2015 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5798 Views 0 Comments JSF, KC-30A, MRTT

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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KC-30A MRTT and E-7A Wedgetail conduct Air to Air refuelling testing in the airspace near RAAF Williamtown.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF will buy two more KC-30A

01/07/201512/10/2015 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7366 Views 0 Comments KC-30A, MRTT, RAAF

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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Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Air Force personnel work together to refuel a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft using Sustainable Aviation Fuel at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, prior to the commencement of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Story by Cleo Arya. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Neil Bradbury.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Flying clean at Talisman Sabre 2025

18/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 188 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 33 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

As Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 (TS25) ramps up across Australia, the skies above Queensland have marked a new milestone in

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Australian Defence Force medical personnel provide assistance to Australian citizens on board a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A aircraft during a military assisted departure from Tel Aviv, Israel, as part of Operation Beech. Story by Lieutenant Emily Tinker. Photos by Corporal Adam Abela.
Australian Army Middle East News Royal Australian Air Force 

Israel relief flight shows pride in mission

09/07/202509/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2105 Views 1 Comment Air Mobility Group (AMG), KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 33 Squadron

Profound joy and tears of relief greeted the first Australian military-assisted departure flight from Israel on touch down at its

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A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft receives fuel from a RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport over Iraq as part of the Air Task Group for Operation Okra. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photos by Sergeant Mick Davis.
Middle East News Royal Australian Air Force 

Air-to-air refuellers kept Operation Okra flying

05/03/202520/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1199 Views 0 Comments F/A-18F Super Hornet, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, Operation Okra

Flying a Classic Hornet loaded with bombs over Iraq in 2016, Air Commodore Philip Gordon had a problem. CAPTION: A Royal

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A RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft departs Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Exercise Cope North 25. Story b y Flight Lieutenant Madeleine Magee. Photos by Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund.
News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force 

Tankers band together in Guam

25/02/202501/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1916 Views 0 Comments Exercise Cope North, Guam, Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 33 Squadron, US Air Force

Australian, Japanese and American refuelling aircraft have joined forces to feed thirsty fast jets in the skies above Guam. CAPTION: A

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Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 competitor Sergeant Emily Lahey is welcomed on board a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A aircraft by Leading Aircraftwoman Lily Cooper. Story. by Flying Officer Tina Langridge.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games Royal Australian Air Force 

Aussie warriors’ inspiring Invictus journey ends

20/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1546 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport

Team Australia’s incredible Invictus Games 2025 campaign has officially concluded after an inspiring and intense nine-day international competition. CAPTION: Invictus Games

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Adam Jackson picked up gold in both the 1 and 4 minute indoor rowing events on the final day of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Day 9: Rowers save best for last at Invictus

18/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1181 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Indoor rowing and fond farewells took centre stage on the final day of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. CAPTION: Adam Jackson

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A RAAF F-35A Lightning II aircraft departs during Exercise Cope North 25 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Story by Flight Lieutenant Madeleine Magee. Photos by Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund.
News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force 

Lightning strikes in Guam

12/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1247 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Cope North, F-35A Lightning II, Guam, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 2 Squadron, No. 33 Squadron, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal, USAF

Hosted in the Indo-Pacific island of Guam, the last several iterations of Exercise Cope North have traditionally been an opportunity

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An F-35A Lightning II aircraft from 2 Operational Conversion Unit takes to the sky for a mission during Exercise High Sierra, RAAF Base Townsville. Story by Flying Officer Madeleine Magee. Photos by Sergeant Andrew Eddie.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Up, up and away for new pilots

13/12/202421/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1707 Views 0 Comments Exercise Crimson Dawn, Exercise High Sierra, F-35A Lightning II, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, RAAF Townsville

The Royal Australian Air Force welcomed its newest F-35A Lightning II trainee fast jet pilots to Townsville as 2 Operational

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Members of the Royal Australian Air Force's 33 Squadron meet their counterparts from the Republic of Korea Air Force at Gimhae Air Base during Exercise Freedom Flag 24-1. Story by Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton.
Asia News Royal Australian Air Force 

Building experience and connections in South Korea

13/11/202416/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2290 Views 0 Comments Exercise Freedom Flag, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 114MRCU, Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea Air Force, US Air Force, US Army, US Marines

A growing Australian presence at Exercise Freedom Flag 24-1 in the Republic of Korea recently allowed Royal Australian Air Force

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