Image Gallery: September 2005
British Pacific and East Indies Fleet 60th Anniversary
1 September 2005
British Pacific and East Indies Fleet 60th Anniversary at Garden Island. The British Pacific Fleet (BPF) was a multinational Allied force which saw action against Japan during World War II. The fleet was formed on December 10, 1944, in Sydney, Australia.
The BPF was based initially on ships detached from the British Eastern Fleet (a.k.a. British East Indies Fleet, based in Ceylon). It was eventually comprised of ships and/or personnel from the British Royal Navy (RN), British Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). The RAN's contribution would undoubtedly have been greater, except that most of its vessels had been integrated with United States Navy formations since 1942. The USN also contributed to the BPF, as did personnel from the South African Navy (SAN). The fleet was commanded by Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser; Vice-Admiral Sir Philip Vian was in charge of air operations.
| 20050831ran8099889_092 Group leader of the British Pacific and East Indies Fleets, Mr Gerry Purnell presents a painting of HMS Victory to the Commanding Officer of HMAS Kuttabul, Commander Brett Chandler during the British Pacific and East Indies Fleets 60th Anniversary at Garden Island. (Date taken: 31 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050831ran8100087_006 Maritime Commander, Rear Admiral Davyd Thomas Inspects the parade. (Date taken: 31 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050831ran8100087_012 Maritime Commander, Rear Admiral Davyd Thomas Inspects the parade. (Date taken: 31 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050831ran8100087_038 British Pacific and East Indies Fleet 60th Anniversary at Garden Island. The British Pacific Fleet (BPF) was a multinational Allied force which saw action against Japan during World War II. The fleet was formed on December 10, 1944, in Sydney, Australia. (Date taken: 31 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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