In this update from Amberley Airbase, the 33rd Squadron discusses the boom transition for their Airbus tanker.
Rear Admiral Tony Dalton (ADF) talked about the way ahead for the joint force from an acquisition and sustainment perspective.
Group Captain Williams talks about the KC-30A and the C-17 and their impact on the Australian Defence Force.
The F-16 is the first aircraft to be refueled in theater with the KC-30A boom.
“Future Pitch Black exercises will see the KC-30A refuelling more aircraft, including the Super Hornet, Wedgetail, and some of our international partners.”
On July 19, a RAAF KC-30A flew non-stop with six F-16Cs from Kadena Air Base, Japan to RAAF Base Darwin in just over six hours.
The MRH-90 operating off an Australian LHD has done its first replenishment of a US Navy ship.
A virtual global fleet of Airbus tankers is emerging.