KC-30A fully operational

A KC-30A and two RAAF F/A-18A Hornets simulate aerial refuelling at the Avalon International Airshow in February. CPL Nicci Freeman/Commonwealth of Australia THE AUSTRALIAN Department of Defence (DOD) has declared final operational capability for the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) operates five KC-30As at RAAF Base Amberley. The first arrived in Australia in 2011, before achieving initial operational capability in 2013. Two more aircraft are being acquired and are due for delivery in late