Air - Canadian Refueller

As part of the Air Force Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) program, this CC-150 Polaris aircraft has been converted to a strategic air-to-air refueller for Canada’s fleet of CF-18 Hornet fighter aircraft. The Polaris is capable of transferring 36,000 kilograms (79,380 pounds or about 36,000 litres) of fuel to receiving aircraft over a journey of 4,630 kilometres (2,875 statute miles). Consequently, one Polaris tanker can ferry a flight of four CF 18 Hornets non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean.

This plane is assigned to 437 Squadron out of 8 Wing Trenton, which is currently equipped with five CC-150 Polaris (A-310 Airbus) Aircraft.

Very sleek looking.

Good shot of it!

JMartel wrote in post #11946121
Very sleek looking.

It is quite the cool looking jet in military grey.

PhotosGuy wrote in post #11946247
Good shot of it!

Thanks Frank. The end of day lighting certainly helped.

nice shot of it!

i've only got a couple mediocre ones of the Luftwaffe A310-MRTT.

altitude604 wrote in post #11951315
nice shot of it!

i've only got a couple mediocre ones of the Luftwaffe A310-MRTT.

Thanks for the kind words mate.

I was actually on my way home when I saw it and sped all the way back to the base to catch it on final.

Would love to see your photos of the Luftwaffe plane, regardless of quality - neat to see different paint on planes.

. . . good one Attila, well worth the run back !!

Rivman wrote in post #11954938
. . . good one Attila, well worth the run back !!

Thanks mate, glad you like it!