ANZAC Day 2008
28 April 2008 Operation Catalyst is the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq. Working with the Iraqi Government, the ADF continues to contribute to Multi-National Force efforts to develop a secure and stable environment in Iraq, assist national recovery programs and facilitate the transition to Iraq self-government. Operation Catalyst currently comprises up to 1575 Australian Defence Force personnel. Major General Mike Hindmarsh commands all ADF units deployed in the Middle East Area of Operations including all elements assigned to Operation Catalyst and Operation Slipper. Brigadier Brian Dawson is the Deputy Commander of Australian forces in Iraq. |
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| 20080425adf8115142_001 Air men and women gather under a bright moon for the ANZAC Day dawn service at the P3 Orion Detachment. (Date taken: 25 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080425adf8115142_007 Coalition service personnel turn out in force for the ANZAC dawn service in the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 25 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080425adf8115142_018 ANZAC Day Catafalque Party member Corporal Robert Lobban (30) of Adelaide SA gives a general salute during the National Anthems of New Zealand and Australia. (Date taken: 25 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080425adf8115142_022 RAAF personnel at the ANZAC Day dawn service in the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 25 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080425adf8115142_059 Flight Sergeant Rod Amos (44) of Regency Downs, QLD dons his Light Horse uniform on ANZAC Day at the RAAF P3 Detachment in the Middle East Area of Operations. Rod is a member of the Lockyer Light Horse Troop, under the colours of the 2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment 1914-1918. (Date taken: 25 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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