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A332 Ec-333
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.
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Landing under 'superb' weather... |
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Is this for the RAAF? If so, why did it not have paint applied by Airbus?
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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. |
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A/C is now due to dept SIN at 2300 hrs local (GMT +8) direct BNE. Should arrive BNE bright and early.
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Landed BNE around 0830 today.
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Woops, the KC30Bs will be operated by No 33 Sqn NOT No 34 Sqn as I typed (case of fat finger !)
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