 No. 33 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force ( RAAF ) strategic transport and air @-@ to @-@ air refuelling squadron . It operates Airbus KC @-@ 30A Multi Role Tanker Transports from RAAF Base Amberley , Queensland . The squadron was formed in February 1942 for service during World War II , operating Short Empire flying boats and a variety of smaller aircraft . By 1944 it had completely re @-@ equipped with Douglas C @-@ 47 Dakota transports , which it flew in New Guinea prior to disbanding in May 1946 . 
