Exercise Wallaby 2022 - Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Airbus A330-243 Multi Role Tanker Transport (A330-MRTT) '762' Arrives into Rockhampton Airport

On Tuesday 11 October, a great sight with a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Airbus A330-243 Multi Role Tanker Transport (A330-MRTT) aircraft touching down at Rockhampton Airport. The A330-MRTT that was photographed arriving into Rocky wears the serial number '762' and arrived direct from Singapore’s Changi Airport / Changi Air Base (CAB) (East) as 'SAF8247' / "Singa 8247".

After landing, it taxied in and was parked on Gate 6 on the Southern end of the Rockhampton Airport parking apron.

At the time of writing, it appears that '762' is being prepared for an overnight stay with a departure (presumably) back to Singapore some time in the morning on Wednesday 12 October.

The RSAF's 112 Squadron - whose motto is 'Determined To Deliver' - has six A330-MRTT aircraft currently in service.  The RSAF A330-MRTT aircraft, like the RAAF's KC-30A's, can conduct air-to-air refuelling and airlift roles simultaneously. The RSAF A330-MRTT will help extend the range of their fighter aircraft and can be deployed to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions.

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

Photos taken by Ash Burggraaff, John Lee and Jason Miller  ©️