We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info

An aviation expert said the move was in response to “increased demand for aerial refuelling in Eastern Europe”. The move means the RAF now has 10 AAR-capable A330 MRTTs, which is an aerial refuelling tanker aircraft 

London Bureau Chief at Aviation Week Tony Osborne tweeted: “The @RoyalAirForce has surged two of the reserve fleet of @AirTanker #Voyagers into service in response to increased demand for aerial refuelling in Eastern Europe. The RAF now has 10 AAR-capable A330 MRTTs.

“This is the first time the RAF has called the surge fleet into operation.”

Voyager is the RAF’s sole air-to-air refuelling (AAR) tanker and also operates as a strategic air transport.

The news comes after it emerged the RAF has moved two fighter jets to Yorkshire as part of a new exercise designed to make assets “ready to defend airspace” at a moment’s notice.

With tension building over the Russian war in Ukraine, and the application of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, fears are growing that the conflict could spill over into mainland Europe.

Writing about the move, the RAF’s website said the aim was to “ensure the fighter jets are always ready to respond at a moment’s notice”.

MORE TO FOLLOW 

Source: Read Full Article