The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Airbus A330-MRTT '765’ Calls into Rockhampton Airport as Exercise Wallaby 2025 Draws to a Close

On Sunday 2 November, The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Airbus A330-243 Multi Role Tanker Transport (A330-MRTT) aircraft '765' arrived from Darwin as 'SAF8542'.  It had arrived in the top end from Singapore a couple of days prior.

 

It is believed that the A330-MRTT has arrived into Rockhampton Airport in preparation for the departure of participating aircraft and helicopters as The Singapore Armed Forces Exercise Wallaby 2025 (XWB25) draws to a close.

The A330-MRTT appears to be staying for the night with information suggesting it will be departing back to Darwin early on Monday 3 November, in company with the four RSAF General Dynamics (Lockheed Martin) F-16C/D+ (F-16C/D Block 52+ Version) Fighting Falcon jets, on the first leg of their journey home to Singapore.

The A330-MRTT is one of six flown by the RSAF's 112 Squadron, whose motto is 'Determined To Deliver'.  

The RSAF A330-MRTT aircraft, like the RAAF's KC-30A's, can conduct air-to-air refuelling and airlift roles simultaneously.

UPDATE!  Early on Monday 3 November, the RSAF A330-MRTT '765' departed Rockhampton Airport back to Darwin again as 'SAF8542' - and with the RSAF F-16 jets in tow! - see Blog post above!

All photos taken by Michael Gaskin  ©