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An Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft simulates the air-to-air refuelling of two F/A-18 Hornets at the 2017 Australian International Airshow.
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Claims that RAAF halted ‘air strikes’ in Syria misleading/wrong

22/06/201722/06/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6865 Views 0 Comments AEW&C, air strikes, E-7A Wedgetail, KC-30A, MRTT

Recent reporting in mainstream media across the globe claiming that “RAAF halts air strikes over Syria after Russia threat” are

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A KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) extends its boom to connect to another KC-30A MRTT. ADF file photo.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force 

MRTT officially fully capable – with improvements planned

03/03/201703/03/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5041 Views 0 Comments KC-30A, MRTT

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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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 3721 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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KC-30 returns from F-16 trials

21/12/2015 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4686 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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First KC-30A boom refuel with E-7A over Iraq

15/11/2015 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3270 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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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 7183 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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A pair of F/A-18A Hornets bank away from a KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport over Iraq.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force 

Royal Australian Air Force aircraft continue to set major milestones over Iraq

30/06/201512/10/2015 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4849 Views 0 Comments OP OKRA, RAAF

Royal Australian Air Force aircraft continue to set major milestones over Iraq with the Australian Air Task Group’s delivering 400 precision bombs

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