Christmas 2008
The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Control and Reporting Centre (CRC) undertakes 24/7 operations in Afghanistan. RAAF personnel are responsible for airspace management and air surveillance tasks over southern Afghanistan. Their work involves aircraft coordination in support of Coalition air operations protecting troops on the ground. The CRC is also responsible for coordinating air-to-air refueling. The air surveillance role involves RAAF personnel collecting information from various radars across Afghanistan and creating an air picture, which is used by Coalition agencies to view and conduct air operations. RAAF is providing the Coalition with important situational awareness, thereby demonstrating seamless interoperability with coalition forces.
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| 20081127adf8208022_247 Operational Mentoring Liason Team Warrant Officer Barry Fawcett (Left) and Corporal Steve Salleo receive some Christmas essentials from the Bundanoon Sub Branch of the Returned and Services League at their remote patrol base in southern Afghanistan. |
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| 20081203adf8208022_011 Communication electronic technician Leading Aircraftman Dean Watts relaxes with a magazine during down time in the lead up to Christmas in Afghanistan. |
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| 20081203adf8208022_040 Warrant Officer Chuck Truscott decorates a Christmas tree at the Royal Australian Air Force's Control and Reporting Centre in Afghanistan. |
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