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02 August 2005
Images from Exercise Kakadu VII

Kakadu is a 17 day exercise comprising of maritime warfare exercises between the navy and airforces of Australia and our regional neighbours, including New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.

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Visiting Military Officers at the opening ceremony of Exercise Kakadu VII.
(Date taken: 26 July 2005)
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Rear Admiral Chew Men Leong from Singapore during interviews with the local Darwin Media.
(Date taken: 26 July 2005)
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Darwin sunset behind the Australian White Ensign flag.
(Date taken: 26 July 2005)
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Aboriginal painter Sonda Turner Nampijimpa with Lieutenant Kath Carter, displays her art work to the sailors and officers onboard HMAS KANIMBLA. Cocktail party on board HMAS Kanimbla (Iron Ore Wharf, Darwin) on the opening day of Exercise Kakadu
(Date taken: 26 July 2005)
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(left) Seaman Cook Collins (right) Able Seaman Cook Curtis cooking kebabs for guests at the cocktail party. Cocktail party on board HMAS Kanimbla (Iron Ore Wharf, Darwin) on the opening day of Exercise Kakadu VII.
(Date taken: 26 July 2005)
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Able Seaman Dale Hazeltine serving Singaporian Officers some Australian food and a variety of fruits at the cocktail party. Cocktail party on board HMAS Kanimbla (Iron Ore Wharf, Darwin) on the opening day of Exercise Kakadu VII.
(Date taken:26 July 2005)
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(left to right) Lieutenant Karen Guselli, Lieutenant Warren Bray and Lieutenant Commander Piet Jonker with an Aboriginal painter Sonda Turner Nampijimpa, and didgeridoo player Iggy Japautrra and friend.
(Date taken: 26 July 2005)
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The Royal Australian Navy Band (Sydney and Brisbane detachment) perform during the Ceremonial Sunset Ceremony. Cocktail party on board HMAS Kanimbla (Iron Ore Wharf, Darwin) on the opening day of Exercise Kakadu VII.
(Date taken: 26 July 2005)
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(left to right) Group Captain Warren Ludwig and Captain Steve MacDowell (Commander Task Group for Ex Kakadu).
(Date taken: 26 July 2005)
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Chief Petty Officer Musician Andrew Stapleton plays the trumpet. Royal Australian Navy band (Sydney and Brisbane detachments) perform in Darwin City Mall during Exercise Kakadu VII.
(Date taken: 26 July 2005)
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Royal Australian Navy band (Sydney and Brisbane detachments) perform in Darwin City Mall durinng Exercise Kakadu.
(Date taken: 26 July 2005)
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Australian and international ships alongside Attack wharf HMAS Coonawarra during harbour phase of Exercise Kakadu VII. (Left to right front to back) Australian ships HMAS Launceston, HMAS Warrnambool, Papua New Guinea ships HMPNGS Tarangau, HMPNGS Dreger, and Singaporian corvets RSS Valiant, RSS Valour.
(Date taken: 27 July 2005)
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International ships alongside attack wharf HMAS Coonawarra during harbour phase of Exercise Kakadu VII. (Left to right) Singaporian corvets RSS Valiant and RSS Valour.
(Date taken: 27 July 2005)
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Collins Class Submerine HMAS Farncomb at buoy during harbour phase of exercise Kakadu VII.
(Date taken: 27 July 2005)
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Players from Task Unit Kanimbla and Task Unit Ballarat play soccer during Exercise Kakadu VII sports day Exercise Kakadu VII Sports Day. The sports day involved teams from all task groups and ships participating in Exercise Kakadu VII in a variety of sports.
(Date taken: 28 July 2005)
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Players from Task Unit Kanimbla and Task Unit Ballarat play Basketball during Exercise Kakadu VII sports day Exercise Kakadu VII Sports Day. The sports day involved teams from all task groups and ships participating in Exercise Kakadu VII in a variety of sports.
(Date taken: 28 July 2005)
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Player from Task Unit Adelaide playing touch football during Exercise Kakadu VII sports day. Exercise Kakadu VII Sports Day. The sports day involved teams from all task groups and ships participating in Exercise Kakadu VII in a variety of sports.
(Date taken: 28 July 2005)
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Player from Task Unit Adelaide playing touch football during Exercise Kakadu VII sports day. Exercise Kakadu VII Sports Day. The sports day involved teams from all task groups and ships participating in Exercise Kakadu VII in a variety of sports.
(Date taken: 28 July 2005)
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Player from Task Unit Adelaide and Task Unit Ballarat playing soccer during Exercise Kakadu VII sports day. Exercise Kakadu VII Sports Day. The sports day involved teams from all task groups and ships participating in Exercise Kakadu VII in a variety of sports.
(Date taken: 28 July 2005)
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Radio Technician Mohamid Wan from Malaysian Navy Ship MN Lekiu with eyes on the ball ready to dig it back up for a team mate. Sport day at Defence Establishment Berrimah involving all participating nations during harbour phase of Exercise Kakadu VII.
(Date taken: 28 July 2005)
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Guests Sylvie Pierre with her daughters Melissa (front) and Ella who joined the band to play percussion. The Royal Australian Navy Band played at the Mindil Beach Markets to promote Exercise Kakadu VII to the public.
(Date taken: 28 July 2005)
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Guests Sylvie Pierre with her daughters Melissa(right) and Ella from the crowd to join in with the band . The Royal Australian Navy Band played at the Mindil Beach Markets to promote Exercise Kakadu VII to the public.
(Date taken: 28 July 2005)
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Leading Seaman Musician Sarah MacDonald sings the national anthem. The Royal Australian Navy Band played at the Mindil Beach Markets to promote Exercise Kakadu VII to the public.
(Date taken: 28 July 2005)
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Lieutenant Commander Phillip Anderson congratulate the band on their performance and says farewell to the crowd. The Royal Australian Navy Band played at the Mindil Beach Markets to promote Exercise Kakadu VII to the public.
(Date taken: 28 July 2005)
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Ship's involved in Exercise Kakadu VII at anchor in Darwin Harbour. HMAS Westralia and HMAS Kanimbla.
(Date taken: 29 July 2005)
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Sailors from KRI Fatahilla, MN Lekir and HMPNG Tarangau by the termite mounds at Litchfield National Park on the cultural tour day part of Exercise Kakadu VII.
(Date taken: 27 July 2005)
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A group from Singaporian Ship SN Valour enjoing Wangi Falls at Litchfield National Park on the cultural tour day part of Exercise Kakadu VII.
(Date taken: 28 July 2005)
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A group from Malaysian Ship MN Pejab enjoing Wangi Falls at Litchfield National Park on the cultural tour day part of Exercise Kakadu VII.
(Date taken: 28 July 2005)
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Sailors from ships HMPNGS Tarangau, RS Valour, MS Lekir, MS Pejab and KRI Fatahilla pose for a group photo at the end of the day on the cultral tour visit to Litchfield National Park.
(Date taken: 29 July 2005)
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