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Airbus MRTT

Posted: 04 Feb 2011, 22:41
by Garry Russell
The first RAF aircraft ZZ330 and designated an Airbus A.330-243MRTT has been flown (03-Feb) from Madrid-Getafe to Toulouse after conversion.

Currently it's EC-335, maybe this will mean the start of pre delivery finishing and testing? *-)

I've seen speculation and conflicting accounts, but does anyone know what it will actually be called in RAF service? :dunno:

Re: Airbus MRTT

Posted: 04 Feb 2011, 23:58
by DaveB
Voyager from what I remember.. as a class type :) Unlikely I know but there you go :-O

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Re: Airbus MRTT

Posted: 05 Feb 2011, 01:29
by TSR2
Sounds like something out of Startrek 8)

Re: Airbus MRTT

Posted: 05 Feb 2011, 02:47
by airboatr
warp speed?

Re: Airbus MRTT

Posted: 05 Feb 2011, 09:22
by DaveB
Nah.. nothing so complicated. :lol: When a receiver asks for fuel, the A330's just beam it over ;)

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Re: Airbus MRTT

Posted: 05 Feb 2011, 09:35
by Tonks
It is indeed Voyager... Enterprise was kissed off because it would attract Star Trek jokes, so the picked Voyager!!!! Hey Ho...

The first two ac have been flying for a while and are based out of Madrid at the moment but often pop up to Toulouse. I have had a look around both of the jets that have been converted and they are very nice it has to be said! Role on their arrival at Brize.

Tonks B-)

There's Klingons on the starboard bow, clear 'em contact Jim!

Re: Airbus MRTT

Posted: 05 Feb 2011, 10:14
by DaveB
:lol: :lol: :lol:

I can't believe they went for Voyager over Enterprise because of the Star Trek connection. :worried: I guess 'those on high' didn't realise Voyager (the series/name) is actually Star Trek: Voyager as Deep Space 9 is/was Star Trek: Deep Space 9 :lol: Ah well.. it'll give the crews at Brize something to snigger about ;) Given the option, Voyager as a class name is much better than Deep Space 9! :agree:

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Re: Airbus MRTT

Posted: 05 Feb 2011, 12:42
by airboatr
rumor has it they're being dispatched with pointy eared bastards

wait, make that one bastard each having two ears. pointed .... frinkin translator 8)


that's likely to raise an eyebrow :wasntme:

Re: Airbus MRTT

Posted: 05 Feb 2011, 20:35
by gordon-in-aberdeen
Fascinating!
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Re: Airbus MRTT

Posted: 05 Feb 2011, 21:27
by DaveB
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Good one Gordon :thumbsup:

:lol: :lol:

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