Image Gallery: February 2007
HMAS Warramunga returns from Persian Gulf
07 February 2007
Senator Judith Adams, representing the Minister for Defence, Member for Brand Mr Kim Beazley and the Deputy Commander Australian Fleet, Commodore Ray Griggs CSC RAN, joined family and friends in welcoming home to Fremantle, personnel from HMAS Warramunga following a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf.
HMAS Warramunga, an ANZAC Class frigate, was stationed in the North Persian Gulf as part of Operation CATALYST from July 2006 to January 2007 and assisted in the detection, deterring and intercepting of vessels within Iraqi waters suspected of undertaking illegal activity.
This was the first time Warramunga was deployed in support of operations in the Middle East.
During her time in the Gulf, Warramunga conducted 150 boardings and security patrols, over 1200 boat evolutions, 21 replenishments at sea and vertical replenishments, 320 flying hours by its embarked Navy Seahawk helicopter and 450 investigative queries of merchant Vessels.
Warramunga was away for 186 days, travelling some 24981 nautical miles. During this period, five members became fathers, all for the first time, and the ship received 6300 kilograms of mail from family and friends.
| 20070202ran8297357_W004 Mr Bob and Mrs Aileen Cummins await their daughter Able Seaman Hannah Fender. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W011 Family and friends welcome home HMAS Warramunga to Australia as she berths alongside Fremantle after spending six months deployed to the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W013 The Anderson family await for Chief Petty Officer Barry Anderson with enthusiam as HMAS Warramunga approaches the wharf. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W032 Family and friends welcome home HMAS Warramunga to Australia as she berths alongside Fremantle after spending six months deployed to the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W039 Little Jaidyne Jiao waves her father a warm welcome. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W049 The ship's company of HMAS Warramunga wave a big hello to family and friends. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W059 The ship's company of HMAS Warramunga await being reunited with family and friends. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W070 Commanding Officer of HMAS Warramunga, Commander John Hielscher departs the ship and greets family and friends. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W080 Leading Seaman Electronic Technician Spagg, second to depart the ship to greet his wife and child, whom was born while he was away on deployment to the Persian Gulf. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W082 Able Seaman McNaboe and partner Luke reunite after a long six months apart. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W093 Four generations of service in the Royal Australian Navy (L-R) Paul, Roy, John and Able Seaman Michael Humphries. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W095 Petty Offcer Dave Jenkins reunites with his daughers after six months on HMAS Warramunga in the Persian Gulf. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W099 Lieutenant Commander Robert Elphick is filled with joy to see his children John and Karen. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W105 Deputy Commander for the Australian Fleet Commodore Ray Griggs addresses the crowd at Fremantle wharf. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W114 Senator Judith Adams, representing the Minister for Defence, addressess the crowd. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W115 Member for Brand The Honourable Mr Kim Beazley, Senior Naval Officer for WA Commodore Richard Shalders and HMAS Stirling's Commanding Officer Captain Steve Davies. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W124 Commanding Officer of HMAS Warramunga, Commander John Hielscher adressess the crowd. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W125 Family and friends welcome home HMAS Warramunga to Australia as she berths alongside Fremantle after spending six months deployed to the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W126 Able Seaman Combat Systams Operator, Toyah Nicolas. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070202ran8297357_W132 Training Ship Marmion Cadets attended the eventful return of HMAS Warramunga. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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