Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Airbus A330-203 / KC-30A (MRTT) A39-004 Calls into Rockhampton Airport

Making a rare weekend visit to Rockhampton Airport, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Airbus A330-203 / KC-30A (MRTT) A39-004 was photographed by local plane spotters Kayanne H and 'IAD' as it approached and then touched down as "Dragon 23" from RAAF Base Amberley on Saturday 30 August.

The KC-30 parked on Gate 6 at the southern end of the Rockhampton Airport parking apron. It came to Rocky to transport troops back south to Amberley.

After about an hour on the ground, A39-004 departed Rocky again as "Dragon 27".

Certainly a great sight and sound - and certainly a wonderful surprise weekend arrival into Rockhampton!

Thanks to 'IAD' and Kayanne H for sending through their awesome images!

All photos taken by Kayanne Hardsman and 'IAD'  ©