Image Gallery: June 2004
Exercise Croix du Sud
07 June 2004
Around 150 members of the ADF have deployed to participate in the exercise along with members of the French New Caledonian, New Zealand and Tongan defence forces.
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| CDS0404JUN04KN10 Air crew of a French Puma helicopter watch from the deck of HMAS Tobruk as HMAS Brunei links up with the ship to conduct vehicle transfers as a part of Exercise Croix du Sud in New Caledonia. Around 150 Australian Defence Force members are deployed on the exercise. (Date taken: 06 June 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| CDS0404JUN04KN11 French Brigadier General Alain Daniel surveys the scene as Australian Major Tanya Bennett takes a closer look through HMAS Tobruk's binoculars. The officers are deployed on HMAS Tobruk as part of the joint Exercise Croix du Sud in New Caledonia. (Date taken: 06 June 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| CDS0430MAY04KN10 A New Caledonian soldier loads Australian soldiers' packs after members of 3rd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment arrived in New Caledonia to participate in Exercise Croix du Sud. (Date taken: 06 June 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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