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J Brown
30th May 2008, 11:34 PM
The first "green" A332 (KC-30B) EC-333 arrived in SIN earlier today. It is o/n Singapore. Word I have recieved from a few sources is a departure late tomorrow meaning early morning arrival on Sunday in BrisVegas.

Tsen Tsan
31st May 2008, 04:10 AM
http://www.tungsten.per.sg/images/planes/EC333.jpg

Landing under 'superb' weather...

Chris Tully
31st May 2008, 10:30 AM
Is this for the RAAF? If so, why did it not have paint applied by Airbus?

Nathan Long
31st May 2008, 12:17 PM
Chris,

There's probably very little point in painting it until it's fully modified into tanker configuration.

Bob C
31st May 2008, 12:37 PM
Yes, it is Chris.

I think this is the first KC30B EC-333 (c/n 951 ? f/f 14/04/08) to be fitted out by Boeing Australia in Brisbane with another three to follow over the next year or so (c/n 969, 1033 and 1036). The prototype KC30B EC-330 (c/n 747) will probably join them at some stage and in RAAF service they will carry the serial A39-, probably followed by the construction number ; ie A39-747,
A39-951 etc etc)>

Many systems need to be fitted including the refuelling probes and drogues. The aircraft is still a long way from being delivered to the RAAF and needs to undergo further testing. I guess it will probably be painted at Richmond when ready for delivery.

The first KC30B (EC-330) has been undergoing extensive flight testing in Europe and has the refuelling system already installed. It's been painted in an overall light grey scheme with a squadron emblem (No 34 ?) on the tail.

The RAAF was the first to purchase this type and the RAF and USAF have since followed with large orders.

Tsen Tsan
31st May 2008, 10:35 PM
A/C is now due to dept SIN at 2300 hrs local (GMT +8) direct BNE. Should arrive BNE bright and early.

lloyd fox
1st June 2008, 09:55 AM
Landed BNE around 0830 today.

Bob C
1st June 2008, 10:29 AM
Woops, the KC30Bs will be operated by No 33 Sqn NOT No 34 Sqn as I typed (case of fat finger !)