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air-to-air refuelling

Air-to-air refuelling trials between the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport and United States Air Force B-1B Lancer. USAF photo by Christian Turner
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

RAAF tanker ‘Bones’ up on refuelling missions

05/12/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5919 Views 0 Comments air-to-air refuelling, B-1B Lancer, KC-30A

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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FILLING ’ER UP IN FULL FLIGHT

19/05/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5058 Views 0 Comments air-to-air refuelling, Globemaster, KC-30A

It takes skill and teamwork to ensure two giants of the sky connect safely and effectively TWO Air Force giants

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