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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster from No 36 Squadron (right) moves into the contact position behind a Republic of Singapore Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during air-to-air refuelling trials.
In November 2015, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) deployed a KC-135 Stratotanker to RAAF Base Amberley to conduct air-to-air refuelling training with a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster from No. 36 Squadron (36SQN). The purpose of the training was to build experience in the air-to-air refuelling role for 36SQN C-17A crews, prior to the commencement of refuelling trials between a RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport and C-17A in 2016. Air-to-air refuelling significantly increases the range and payload of the receiver aircraft. In the case of the C-17A, air-to-air refuelling would enable the aircraft to fly intercontinental distances with payloads of up to 70 tonnes.
Air-to-air refuelling between C-17A and Republic of Singapore Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker