IAF Su-30MKI fighter jets refuelling mid air with tankers of French Air and Space Force
The Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30MKI fighter jets refuelled mid air by the the French Air and Space Force on Thursday. the IAF contingent was heading towards the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Darwin base to take part in the military exercise, Pitch Black 2022 when Su-30 MKI fighter jets required mid-air refuelling.
Canberra: As part of growing Indo-French ties, the French Air Force refuelled Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Notably, the IAF contingent was heading towards the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Darwin base to take part in the military exercise, Pitch Black 2022, when the fighter jets required refuelling during their projection.
The IAF thanked the French Air and Space Force for the mid air refuelling support. It tweeted, "As the #IAF contingent moves into #RAAF Darwin base for #ExPitchBlack22, heartfelt thanks to our friends from the French Air & Space Force for the enroute aerial refuelling support. Merci beaucoup!"
Exercise Pitch Black Royal Australian airforce
Exercise Pitch Black is returning to the Northern Territory in 2022.
The exercise is a biennial three week multi-national large force employment exercise conducted primarily from RAAF Base Darwin and RAAF Base Tindal. RAAF Base Amberley, located near Ipswich will also be included in the exercise this year.
Exercise Pitch Black 2022 is the Royal Australian Air Force’s most significant International Engagement activity with forces participating from a wide range of partner and allied nations developing and enhancing military relationships at all levels.
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