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USAF KC-46 ex Avalon at NZCH

PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 5:59 pm
by Splitpin
Another scoop from the lads...Chris this time. This guy arrived ex-Avalon via Amberly yesterday afternoon, apparently, a tech/crew stopover, due out later tonight.

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Re: USAF KC-46 ex Avalon at NZCH

PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:46 pm
by deeknow
Nice !!!!!! they look pretty subtle don't they, not too many wotsits hanging off them apart from that mighty phallic drogue :blink: :lol:

Re: USAF KC-46 ex Avalon at NZCH

PostPosted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:16 am
by Aharon
Cool photos!!

Skyspirit2010 767 offers freeware KC-46 model base for FSX and P3D.

Regards,

Aharon

Re: USAF KC-46 ex Avalon at NZCH

PostPosted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:27 am
by Splitpin
Thanks for looking chaps.
deeknow , you're right about the looks, a very peaceful-looking type. I've just heard it's still here (evidently), I'll have a man with cam out over the next 3 days, hopefully capturing some departure shots.

Interesting note: "The Air Force expects to buy at least 179 KC-46 airframes for $4.9 billion. They will not fully replace the 398 KC-135s the USAF currently employs in the aerial refueling role alongside 38 to 40 KC-10s. In fact, they'll represent just 40% of that force."

Re: USAF KC-46 ex Avalon at NZCH

PostPosted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 4:03 pm
by simonh
[[/font]Nice to a 767 in a different uniform.