From the archives: The KC-30A’s entry into RAAF service

written by australianaviation.com.au | May 11, 2019

This story from the Australian Aviation archives is from the May 2013 edition of the magazine.

The RAAF's KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport arrives at its hardstand parking at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam for the start of Exercise COPE NORTH 13. (Defence)
The RAAF’s KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport arrives at its hardstand parking at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam for the start of Exercise COPE NORTH 13. (Defence)

Minister for Defence Stephen Smith announced at the Avalon Airshow on February 26 that the RAAF’s fleet of Airbus Military KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transports (MRTT) had achieved an initial operating capability (IOC).

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Comment (1)

  • Greg Alexander

    says:

    The A330-200 is a great aircraft to work on, I was lucky enough to be the RAM engineer on this project and I share the optimism and enthusiasm for the project, this is a great addition to the ADF and will be for many years to come.

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