Image Gallery: August 2007
11 Squadron outstanding in Middle East
14 August 2007
Adelaide's No.11 Squadron was recognised by Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd, for successfully completing one of the longest continuous periods of operational service in the unit's history.
A ceremony was held at RAAF Base Edinburgh on Friday 10 August to recognise 11 Squadron's outstanding achievements over the past four-and-a-half years of continuous active service in the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO). The ceremony was a reflection of the AP-3C Orion detachment's professionalism and provided the opportunity to thank the families of 11 Squadron for their ongoing support during the deployment.
11 Squadron members have been an integral part of the AP-3C Orion Task Group from January 2003 to July 2007. During this time, 11 Squadron committed up to 70 personnel to support Operations Falconer, CATALYST and SLIPPER. No.11 Squadron conducted a variety of maritime and overland surveillance operations over Iraq, the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea, supporting both Australian and Coalition Forces during their tour of duty.
To date in the MEAO, the AP-3C detachment consisting of No.10 and 11 Squadron aircraft has flown more than 1000 missions, equating no more than 10,500 flying hours. The deployment of RAAF Orion's to the Middle East continues today with 10 Squadron.
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| 20070810raaf8160785_0005 Warrant Officer Simon Koch of No.11 Squadron with his wife Kathleen and daughter Jasmine. (Date taken: 10 August 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070810raaf8160785_0007 Flight Sergeant Josh Rooney of No.11 Squadron with his wife Narelle, daughter Georgia and son Noah. (Date taken: 10 August 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070810raaf8160785_0009 Flight Sergeant Josh Rooney of No.11 Squadron re-aquaints himself with daughter Georgia upon the Squadron's arrival at RAAF Base Edinburgh. (Date taken: 10 August 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070810raaf8206488_0020 No. 11 Squadron members on parade with family and loved ones in the centre. (Date taken: 10 August 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070810raaf8206488_0028 Corporal Kate Yaxley on parade prior to getting promoted to Pilot Officer and a posting to Officer Training School at RAAF Base Williams. (Date taken: 10 August 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070810raaf8298528_0004 Flight Lieutenant Simon Freer, an AP-3C Orion Pilot in the cockpit with his two sons Sam and Lachlan upon return to RAAF Base Edinburgh. (Date taken: 10 August 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070810raaf8298528_0008 Corporal Adam Scerri, an Avionics Technician with No. 11 Squadron with his girlfriend Belinda Russell. They are pictured here with Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd AO, holding up RAAF supporter's pins. (Date taken: 10 August 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070810raaf8298528_0013 Flight Sergeant Tony Stevenson's daughter Tahlia receives a Air Force Supporter's Pin from Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd AO. (Date taken: 10 August 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070810raaf8298528_0015 Warrant Officer Rohan Jericho with wife Sue and sons Lachlan and Mitchell, plus Mr David Fawcett MP and Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd AO. (Date taken: 10 August 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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