Late in August the Australian Air Force conducted what could be called training flights across the ditch from Australia in their
A330 MRTT, A39-001.
First flying an approach at Ohakea Air Force base then heading north to Auckland for a landing and seat swap for the training crew.
Some shots of A39-001 taken over several days in Auckland or their arrival's and departures.
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A39-001 |
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A39-001 |
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A39-001 |
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A39-001 |
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A39-001 |
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A39-001 |
On the 5th September saw the arrival of the RAAF's Challenger 604, A37-001 into Auckland for a one night stay before arriving to Australia,
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A37-001 |
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A37-001 |