KC-30A sets RAAF’s longest-flight record
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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KC-30As ‘elephant walk’ at Amberley
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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Aussie KC-30A back on Middle East operations
. 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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KC-30A offloads 100,000,000th pound of fuel
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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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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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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KC-30A successfully refuels multi-role F-16
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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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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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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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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Air-to-air refuellers kept Operation Okra flying
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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Tankers band together in Guam
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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Aussie warriors’ inspiring Invictus journey ends
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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Day 9: Rowers save best for last at Invictus
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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Lightning strikes in Guam
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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Up, up and away for new pilots
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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Building experience and connections in South Korea
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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Maintaining aircraft for 40 years
When Flight Sergeant Barry Day enlisted in the RAAF in June 1984, Air Force still operated basic piston engine aircraft
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Spirit of cooperation
A United States Air Force (USAF) Bomber Task Force mission, involving its B-2 Spirit stealth bombers operating out of RAAF
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