26 June 2007
World War Two veterans visit RAAF Base Townsville Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.
Australia's strategic alliance with the US is a national asset, resulting in major strategic, political and economic benefits, as well as Australia's defence and intelligence capabilities, including in relation to terrorism, of which exercises such as TS07 is a critical part.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) conducts a diverse range of military operations to support national interests. These include joint operations with the Navy, Army, Airforce and Special Forces; combined operations with allies and coalition partners; and engagement with armed forces of regional countries. Activities vary from daily activities to larger biennial operations. All exercises are an important component of maintaining operational readiness and capability, including joint combined exercises, comprising all ADF services and foreign armed services.
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A Caribou from 38 SQN, RAAF Base Townsville prepares for take off during Exercise Talisman Saber 2007.
(Date taken: 22 June 2007)
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A Caribou from 38 SQN, RAAF Base Townsville prepares for take off during Exercise Talisman Saber 2007.
(Date taken: 22 June 2007)
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(L-R) Flying Officer Tanya Carter, 27 SQN, Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) Douglas Lampe, Engineer 38 SQN, FLTLT Andrew Schostakowski, Pilot, 38 SQN. (Front) Dorothy Laurie, and Babara, volunteer woker at RAAF Townsville Musuem.
(Date taken: 22 June 2007)
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World War two veteran Ron Snell stands in front of an F/A-18 Hornet that belongs to the United States Marine Corp Fixed Wing Marine Fighter Attack SQN (VMFA)-212.
(Date taken: 22 June 2007)
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World War two veteran Ron Snell talks to Captain Pelt, United States Marine Corp Pilot about the Fixed Wing Marine Fighter Attack SQN (VMFA)-212 and the Hornet aircraft the squadron flys.
(Date taken: 22 June 2007)
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Dorothy Laurie (WAAAF) stands on the flight line before a United States Marine Corp Hornet prepares to taxi.
(Date taken: 22 June 2007)
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RAAF Base Townsville welcomed World War Two veterans to tour the the flightline during Exercise Talisman Saber 2007. The veterans had the opportunity to share stories with some junior operators during their tour of RAAF and US Marine aircraft.
(Date taken: 22 June 2007)
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Babara, Captain Pelt, a United States Marine Corp Pilot, and Ron Snell visit the VMFA-212 (Fixed Wing Marine Fighter Attack) SQN during a vsit to RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 June 2007)
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Flying Officer Tanya Carter from 27 SQN and Dorothy Laurie, World War Two veteran, have a laugh over the old WAAF ( Womens's Auxilary Australian Air Force) uniform Dorothy wore during her time in the WAAF. This display is held in the RAAF Base Townsville Museum.
(Date taken: 22 June 2007)
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Wing Commander Tim Churchill, Commanding Officer 77 SQN, shows World War Two veteran Ron Snell through the exhibits on display at RAAF Base Towsnville.
(Date taken: 22 June 2007)
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World War Two veteran Dorothy Laurie is surrounded by boys during her visit to RAAF Base Townsville Museum. (L-R) Coporal (CPL) Rhys Mitchell 77 SQN, Sergeant Edward Guevara, Combat Correspondant US Marines, CPL Tony Banks, 77 SQN, and Leading Aircraftman James Banks, 77 SQN.
(Date taken: 22 June 2007)
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A volunteer worker at RAAF Base Townsville Museum, has a laugh with World War Two veteran Dorothy Laurie while she visited the base during Exercise Talsiman Saber 2007.
(Date taken: 22 June 2007)
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RAAF Base Townsville welcomed World War Two veterans to tour the the flightline during Exercise Talisman Saber 2007. The veterans had the opportunity to share stories with some junior operators during their tour of RAAF and US Marine aircraft.
(Date taken: 22 June 2007)
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