ANZAC Day 2007
27 April 2007 HMAS Toowoomba on rotation 15 in the Middle East Area of Operations during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service. HMAS Toowoomba, under the command of CMDR Jaimie Hatcher, RAN, is deployed to the Persian Gulf where she assists in the detection, deterring and intercepting of vessels within Iraqi waters suspected of undertaking illegal activity. Importantly, HMAS Toowoomba assists in protecting Iraq's offshore assets such as oil platforms, thus ensuring Iraq's key economic resources are able to generate much needed funds to support reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts. There are approximately 190 personnel aboard HMAS Toowoomba. |
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| 20070425ran8090883_008 Corporal Rebecca Crossingham salutes after laying a wreath on behalf of the Royal Australian Army. CPL Crossingham is part of the ship's company on HMAS Toowoomba during her deployment to the Persian Gulf. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425ran8090883_009 Flight Lieutenant Jeffrey lays a wreath on behalf of the Royal Australian Air Force. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425ran8090883_010 The Ode is recited by Able Seaman Steward Narelle Milne, with Chaplain Applebee and Commanding Officer of HMAS Toowoomba, CMDR Jamie Hatcher, in the background. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425ran8090883_011 Petty Officer Writer Janelle Scrase stands among the wreaths and in front of the Australian White Ensign after the Dawn Service on HMAS Toowoomba. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425ran8090883_012 Petty Officer Writer Janelle Scrase stands among the wreaths and in front of the Australian White Ensign after the Dawn Service on HMAS Toowoomba. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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