But Air Tanker / FTSA / Military contract was only signed in 2008.... thats a pretty swift lead-in time to have it all up and running in the same year...
AirTanker Services Ltd was established in 2008 to deliver the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) service to the Ministry of Defence over 24 years (from the arrival of the first aircraft). Using 14 new, converted aircraft based on the A330-200 commercial airliner, the programme will provide the Royal Air Force with a safe, reliable and efficient air transport and air to air refuelling service.
The first aircraft is due to arrive at RAF Brize Norton on schedule towards the end of 2011
You are wrong
Last edited by opsjockey; 1st Jun 2012 at 08:54.