A Pair of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Airbus A330-200 / KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Aircraft A39-003 & A39-004 Both Complete Missed Approaches at Rockhampton Airport

On Monday 21 June, a pair of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Airbus A330-200 / KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft were photographed as they both completed missed approaches at Rockhampton Airport.

Firstly, KC-30A / MRTT A39-003 "Dragon 56"departed RAAF Base Amberley and flew directly to Cairns.  It then returned South and returned to Amberley but via the missed approach at Rockhampton Airport.

Soon after, KC-30A / MRTT A39-004 "Dragon 55" also departed Amberley and also flew up Cairns.  It also then returned South back to Amberley, also via a missed approach at Rockhampton Airport.

As shown, A39-004 still wears additional decals to commemorate the RAAF's 100th anniversary.

Of interest, the RAAF currently has seven KC-30A MRTT aircraft are flown by 33 Squadron based at RAAF Base Amberley.  The Squadron is responsible for aerial refuelling and long-range passenger transport and is controlled by No. 86 Wing, which is part of Air Mobility Group.

Sincere thanks to local plane spotter Scott H for taking the time to capture and send through these great photos!

All photos taken by Scott Harris  ©