Image Gallery: November 2007
HMAS Perth returns after North East Asian deployment
02 November 2007
Anzac Class frigate (FFH 157) HMAS Perth has returned to her home port of Fleet Base West after five months away on a North East Asian deployment.
HMAS Perth and HMAS Parramatta have returned from a goodwill tour throughout North East Asia, conducting important relations with neighbouring countries of Hong Kong, China, South Korea, Japan and Singapore.
HMAS Perth departed Fleet Base West in June after completing sea trials, followed by Operation RESOLUTE, Exercise Pacific Shield in Yokosuka Japan and the tour of North East Asia. HMAS Perth was in company with HMAS Parramatta for most of the trip.
Family and friends waited with excitement on the wharves under a straining blue ski, with the Royal Australian Navy Band playing in support.
With a busy program now completed over the past five months, the 170 sailors from HMAS Perth were full of smiles and hugs when greeted by their families.
| 20071030ran8106603_014 Leading Seaman Writer Rebecca Dobson on arrival to Fleet Base East, after five months away, is all smiles on HMAS Perth. (Date taken: 30 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071030ran8106603_022 Able Seaman Combat Systems Operator Michael Clayton prepares to pass 'first line' as HMAS Perth comes alongside her homeport of Fleet Base West, after the North East Asia Deployment. (Date taken: 30 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071030ran8106603_030 All smiles for Seaman Medic Jodie Schumacher, as HMAS Perth returns to her home port of Fleet Base West after five months away. (Date taken: 30 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071030ran8297357_255010 HMAS Perth arrives at Fleet Base West after an overseas visit to Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Japan. (Date taken: 30 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071030ran8297357_255013 Mum Sarah and daughter Harriet Stubbs await father and husband, Executive Officer Lieutenant Commander Richard Stubbs. (Date taken: 30 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071030ran8297357_255017 HMAS Perth arrives home to Fleet Base West after a five-month North East Asian Deployment. (Date taken: 30 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071030ran8297357_255065 Waiting for the right moment, Leading Seaman Steward Justin Woolcock proposes to Leading Seaman Steward Jessica Rider as HMAS Perth arrives home to Fleet Base West. (Date taken: 30 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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