| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 2405 |
| Other Marks: | 89 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Airbus A330 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Airbus A330-200 |
| Aircraft Version: | Airbus A330-202MRTT |
| C/n (msn): | 1478 |
| Operator Titles: | Saudi Arabia - Air Force |
| Promotional Titles: | Vision 2030 / رؤية 2030 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | FairfordMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGVA IATA: FFD Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 2024 |
| Photo by: | Wolfgang Jarisch |
| Photo ID: | 889215 |
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In 2019, on the occasion of Saudi Arabia's 89th National Day, several aircraft received special liveries, including this Airbus A-330 MRTT. This side of the tail fin features the founder of modern Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, who established the state of Saudi Arabia in 1932 with the unification of the provinces of Najd and Hijaz. The official proclamation of the kingdom did not take place until 1934, when Abdulaziz Ibn Saud was appointed as king. The other side of the tail fin depicts the current king, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). This photo is copyright © Wolfgang Jarisch, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 10 January 2026, and has since been viewed 54 times. |