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Oct. 9, 2015 SPOTLIGHT Thunderbolt
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First refuel for RAAF KC-30A to F-35
The Royal Australian Air Force Jonathan Case
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multiplier. Mid-air refueling is critical
to ensuring global reach for our air-
craft, our people and our equipment,”
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F-35A is an important step toward
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operational capability and represents
continued progress in the development
of the F 35A.
“This achievement is significant
because the future of Australia’s air
combat capability is reliant on the suc-
cessful partnership between these two
aircraft and our ability to be interoper-
able with our international partners,”
Davies said.
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advanced refueling boom system. The
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to support combat operations against
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