![A French Rafale F1 off the wing of the KC-30.](http://thewofa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141003adf8246638_169.jpg)
![A Rafale refuels from the RAAF KC-30. (Defence)](http://thewofa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141003adf8246638_151.jpg)
The RAAF KC-30A deployed to the Middle East refuelled French Armée de l’Air Rafale F1 fighter jets over Iraq on Friday.
KC-30A A39-002 is part of the RAAF’s 400 personnel strong Air Task Group deployed to Al Minhad Air Base near Dubai in the UAE, and began flying operational missions over Iraq in support of anti-IS missions on October 1.
![On the flightdeck of the RAAF KC-30.](http://thewofa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141003adf8246638_209-e1412639223615.jpg)