Image Galleries
| June 2007 |
| Red Nose Day in southern Iraq When Australian soldiers in southern Iraq put on funny red noses to mark Red Nose Day on 29 June, many of the 10,000 Coalition troops who are also based at Ali Air Base wondered what was going on. 04 images (Date uploaded: 28 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Training underway in preparation for the APEC Leaders week. The Australian Defence Force (ADF), as part of the overall Australian Government contribution, is providing support to the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation forum during the period December 2006-September 2007. 03 images (Date uploaded: 28 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Defence Minister visits Exercise Talisman Saber Minister for Defence the Hon. Dr Brendan Nelson MP is briefed by staff at the new Joint Combined Training Capability centre in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber 07. 09 images (Date uploaded: 28 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Images from Exercise Talisman Saber The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and U S Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 15 images (Date uploaded: 28 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Operation OUTREACH
The Australian Army’s support to the Australian Government’s emergency indigenous initiative has begun with the deployment of specialist soldiers, vehicles and communications equipment into central Australia. 08 images (Date uploaded: 28 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Images from Exercise Talisman Saber United States Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Steven Tucci and Gunnery Sergeant Michael Valenti prepare to ambush an approaching convoy with a Javelin missle launcher. 12 images (Date uploaded: 27 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Charity bike ride
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| Multinational Security Transition Command - Iraq
The Australian Defence Force has approximately 95 personnel embedded within Coalition forces supporting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. 06 images (Date uploaded: 27 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| 50 calibre machine gun training Sergeant Clive Clarkson, the Troop Sergeant from the Townsville-based B Squadron 3rd/4th Cavalry Regiment conducts a pre-firing safety brief for members of the Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL) which includes Lieutenant Colonel Mua Nana (right), Major Ular (centre) and Soldier Elizio Da Costa Pereira prior to a 50 calibre machine gun firing serial from Australian M113A1 Armoured Personnel Carriers on a beach in Motaikun, East Timor. 20 images (Date uploaded: 27 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Mission planning during Exercise Talisman Saber Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 02 images (Date uploaded: 26 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Shoalwater Bay Training The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 10 images (Date uploaded: 26 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Images from Exercise Talisman Saber Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 13 images (Date uploaded: 26 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| World War Two veterans visit RAAF Base Townsville Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 13 images (Date uploaded: 26 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| No. 6 Squadron held a 'Family and Friends' Open Day
No. 6 Squadron held a 'Family and Friends' Open Day at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley on Saturday 16th June 2007. Guests of No. 6 Squadron members were invited to view F-111 and DHC-4 Caribou aircraft on the tarmac, as well as a restored GAF Canberra Bomber. 02 images (Date uploaded: 26 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Peter Lindsay addresses troops at Exercise Talisman Saber The Australian Defence Force has announced a new initiative to recruit health care professionals into the Reserves during a visit to Exercise Talisman Saber. The initiative will provide access to the skills of civilian Professionals and provide growth in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps. 09 images (Date uploaded: 25 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Tobruk during Exercise Talisman Saber The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 08 images (Date uploaded: 25 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Kanimbla at Exercise Talisman Saber The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and U S Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 08 images (Date uploaded: 25 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Air-to-air refueling at Exercise Talisman Saber Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 06 images (Date uploaded: 22 June 2007) View Gallery |
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USS Juneau flight deck operations
Thrusting inland, Australian components of the amphibious assault force begin the long journey from Sabina Point into the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber. 07 images (Date uploaded: 22 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Freshwater beach assault at Exercise Talisman Saber The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 07 images (Date uploaded: 22 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| V8 Supercar drivers take on Abrams Tank
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| Air Medical Evacuation simulation Thrusting inland, Australian components of the amphibious assault force begin the long journey from Sabina Point into the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber. 06 images (Date uploaded: 21 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Parachute drop at Exercise Talisman Saber The Talisman Sabre series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 03 images (Date uploaded: 21 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Beach landing at Exercise Talisman Saber Thrusting inland, Australian components of the amphibious assault force begin the long journey from Sabina Point into the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber. 05 images (Date uploaded: 21 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Tobruk at Exercise Talisman Saber The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 06 images (Date uploaded: 21 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Engineers make a difference in Baucau The Australian-led International Stabilisation Forces are continuing to work hand-in-hand with the Timorese community in the District of Baucau Timor-Leste. 08 images (Date uploaded: 21 June 2007) View gallery |
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| Visit to Balibo Members of the Australian led International Stabilisation Forces (ISF), Timor-Leste participated in the Inauguration of the Primary School, funded by nuns working with the Mary Mackillop foundation, in the District of Balibo. The community of Goublin welcomed the ISF delegation headed by Chaplain Charles Vesely and Captain Peter Allen with a series of traditional Timorese ceremonies. 05 images (Date uploaded: 20 June 2007) View gallery |
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| Joint Rapid Airfield Construction exercise The Joint Rapid Airfield Construction (JRAC) exercise is taking place at the Bradshaw Field Training Area as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 07. The Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) is 8700 square kilometres in size, 12 times the size of Singapore and 600km south-east of Darwin. 08 images (Date uploaded: 20 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Air Operations Centre The Air Operations Centre (AOC) is a construct that allows the designated Air Component Commander to plan, control and execute air operations on behalf of a Joint Force Commander. It is a weapon system consisting of processes, procedures, systems, infrastructure and personnel brought together in five divisions. These divisions are: Strategy, Air Combat Plans, Air Combat Operations, Information Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Air Mobility. 03 images (Date uploaded: 20 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Australia's next generation Air Warfare Destroyer Australia’s maritime air warfare capability has reached a significant milestone with the Government’s selection of the Navantia designed F100 as the next generation Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). 08 images (Date uploaded: 20 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Change of command at Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 On 17 June 2007 at Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 (HQJTF633), Brigadier (BRIG) Gerard Fogarty handed over Command of Australian Forces in the Middle East to MAJGEN Mark Evans. 03 images (Date uploaded: 19 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Manoora at Exercise Talisman Saber The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and U S Forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 07 images (Date uploaded: 19 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Chief of Army visits Operation ASTUTE The Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Peter Leahy, visited the members of the Australian Defence Force serving as part of Operation ASTUTE in Dili, Timor-Leste. The Chief of Army was accompanied the Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army, Warrant Officer Kevin Woods, and other members of Army Headquarters. 06 images (Date uploaded: 18 June 2007) View gallery |
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| Amphibious training with US Marines Australian troops from the 20th Surveillance and Target Acquisition Regiment (20 STA REGT), have conducted familiarisation training with US Marines and their AAV-7s, commonly known as Amtracks, from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, at the Shoalwater Bay training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber 07. 05 images (Date uploaded: 18 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Air-to-air refueling at Exercise Talisman Saber Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 05 images (Date uploaded: 18 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Norforce visits Wadeye community Soldiers from NORFORCE and Army Cadets from Darwin travelled to the indigenous community of Wadeye in the Northern Territory recently to conduct Operation Thamarrur which means "reconciliation". 06 images (Date uploaded: 18 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Funeral of Private Peter Gillson Private Peter Gillson's memorial service was held in Melbourne on 15 June 2007. 11 images (Date uploaded: 15 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Golf Company patrols streets of Dili International Stabilisation Forces (ISF) are conducting security operations in all the districts of Timor-Leste in coordination with the Government of Timor-Leste and The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) to ensure a secure and safe environment for the conduct of the general elections. 07 images (Date uploaded: 15 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Day three at Exercise Talisman Saber The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 06 images (Date uploaded: 15 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Forces in readiness for Exercise Talisman Saber The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 05 images (Date uploaded: 14 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Fueling the force for Exercise Talisman Saber Personnel from the 9th Petroleum Platoon provide fuel support for Exercise Talisman Saber 07. As part of the 10th Force Support Battalion, the petroleum operators from Lavarack Barracks Townsville maintain force readiness by performing standard and hot refuels for Australian and US vehicles and helicopters. 07 images (Date uploaded: 14 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Exercise Talisman Saber - Black Hawks move in S-70 Black Hawks of 171st Aviation Squadron are playing an important role on Exercise Talisman Saber 07. Providing critical Airborne Medical Evacuation (AME) capabilities to the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, the Black Hawks are maintained in a constant state of readiness by squadron mechanics and refuelers from 10 Force Support Battalion. 03 images (Date uploaded: 14 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Army Black Hawks at Exercise Talisman Saber S-70 Black Hawks of 171 Aviation Squadron are playing an important role on exercise Talisman Saber 07. Providing critical Airborne Medical Evacuation (AME) capabilities to the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, the Black Hawks are maintained in a constant state of readiness by squadron mechanics and refuelers from 10 Force Support Battalion. 06 images (Date uploaded: 13 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Manoora ready for Exercise Talisman Saber A toxic hazard exercise in progress on HMAS Manoora, with smoke to simulate gas in the AFT troops mess. The exercise is in preparation for Exercise Talisman Saber. 05 images (Date uploaded: 13 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Exercise Sea Lion - HMAS Tobruk HMAS Tobruk conducts Amphibious Operations during Exercise Sea Lion. 07 images (Date uploaded: 13 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Tobruk and Manoora in Townsville Lance Corporal Dale Weber guides an Army Land Rover as HMAS Tobruk unloads vehicles taken on during Exercise Sea. 04 images (Date uploaded: 13 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Manoora in preparation for Exercise Talisman Saber The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 05 images (Date uploaded: 12 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Funeral of Lance Corporal Richard Parker The remains of Lance Corporal Richard Parker were laid to rest with full military honours at the Woden Cemetary in the Australian Capital Territory on 12th June 2007. 11 images (Date uploaded: 12 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Overwatch Battle Group assists Iraq villages The Australian Defence Force has provided vital assistance to southern Iraq. 6 images (Date uploaded: 12 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Battle Group Tiger on the prowl Lieutenant Colonel Tony Rawlins officially handed over command of the Overwatch Battle Group (West) to Lieutenant Colonel Jake Ellwood during a ceremony at Australia’s Camp Terendak on the Ali Air Base at Tallil in Dhi Qar. 6 images (Date uploaded: 12 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Armoured personnel carriers in Timor The type of Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) supporting security operations in East Timor is the M113-M1 APC. This APC has been in service with the ADF for more than 40 years. This vehicle type has been in theatres such as Vietnam Somalia, East Timor and other parts of the world. 05 images (Date uploaded: 12 June 2007) View gallery |
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| First light in southern Afghanistan Australia has deployed an ADF Reconstruction Task Force (RTF), consisting of a combined arms team, to the Oruzgan Province in southern Afghanistan as part of Operation SLIPPER. The RTF is in partnership with the Netherlands Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and forms part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. 06 images (Date uploaded: 08 June 2007) View gallery |
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| ADF Operations Update The Director General Public Affairs, Brigadier “Gus” Gilmore, has provided an update on Australian Defence Force operations, including a briefing on the AP-3C Orion Task Group by Wing Commander Warren McDonald, who recently returned from the Middle East as the AP-3C Orion Task Group Commander. 55 images (Date uploaded: 07 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| Richmond repatriation for Operation Aussies Home On 8th November 1965, during Operation Hump, the1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) encountered a well dug in Viet Cong force. After a savage fight, 1RAR were forced to withdraw leaving two of their soldiers, Private Peter Gillson and Lance Corporal Richard Parker on the battlefield. 23 images (Date uploaded: 06 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Tobruk on Exercise Sea Lion Exercise Sea Lion is the lead-in exercise for the Talisman Saber series of exercises, conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability. 18 images (Date uploaded: 06 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Anzac sails for the Middle East HMAS Anzac leaving for a six month deployment to the Persian Gulf as part of Australia's ongoing Commitment to the rehabilitation of Iraq in support Operation CATALYST. 13 images (Date uploaded: 05 June 2007) View Gallery |
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| ANZAC Battle Group's operational movers The movement of personnel deploying to Operation ASTUTE is coordinated with great precision by two groups involved in the process. These are the Coalition Movement Coordination Centre (CMCC) and the ANZAC Battle Group Operational Movers. 05 images (Date uploaded: 05 June 2007) View gallery |
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| Operation Aussies Home Two Australian servicemen have been repatriated to Australia after their remains were recovered in Vietnam. Private Peter Gillson and Lance Corporal Richard Parker have been officially honoured at both Hanoi and Darwin. 11 images (Date uploaded: 05 June 2007) View gallery |
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| Refuel, replenish and reconstitute in Oruzgan Province Australia has deployed an ADF Reconstruction Task Force (RTF), consisting of a combined arms team, to the Oruzgan Province in Southern Afghanistan as part of Operation SLIPPER. The RTF is in partnership with the Netherlands Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and forms part of the NATO- led International Security Assistance Force. 05 images (Date uploaded: 05 June 2007) View gallery |
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| Indigenous memorial in Northern Territory Many indigenous soldiers seeking to serve their country would not acknowledge their cultural origins, if they could pass as European to enlist. Other indigenous soldiers would register as Malaysian or Maori to find service. 06 images (Date uploaded: 04 June 2007) View gallery |
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| Operation Aussies Home On 8th November 1965, during Operation Hump, the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) encountered a well dug-in Viet Cong force. After a savage fight, 1RAR was forced to withdraw leaving two of their soldiers, Private Peter Gillson and Lance Corporal Richard Parker, on the battlefield. 05 images (Date uploaded: 04 June 2007) View gallery |
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| Commemoration services at Rookwood Cemetary and at HMAS Kuttabul for members killed on board HMAS Kuttabul The Royal Australian Navy has remembered the men whose lives were lost when three Japanese midget submarines attacked Sydney Harbour just after midnight on 1 June 1942. 20 images (Date uploaded: 01 June 2007) View gallery |
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| Soldiers meet local children in Timor Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country. 10 images (Date uploaded: 01 June 2007) View gallery |
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