Image Gallery: November 2007
First aid leaves for Papua New Guinea
22 November 2007
The Australian Government has begun delivering substantial disaster relief assistance to Papua New Guinea, following the terrible impact of flooding in Oro (Northern) Province caused by Cyclone Guba.
Bridges providing the main road access to Popondetta, the capital of Oro Province, have been cut and the town has very limited water and power supplies. According to some reports, around 150 people have lost their lives in the flooding and many thousands are homeless.
Australia received a request late yesterday to provide urgent assistance to support PNG's emergency operations. Defence has been working with AusAID and other agencies to establish the most effective response.
Two Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft carrying AusAID humanitarian stores and two Caribou transport aircraft departed for PNG today. Another Caribou and three Army Black Hawk helicopters will join the effort tomorrow to aid the internal relief effort.
A Navy heavy landing craft (LCH) has been placed on short notice to sail from Cairns if required by the PNG Government.
| 20071122raaf8165908_0184 The C-130J Hercules leaves RAAF Base Richmond loaded with support and supplies for Papua New Guinea. (Date taken: 22 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071122raaf8178707_0010 Leading Aircraftwoman Sharon Bond from 1 Airfeld Operational Support Squadron does final checks to the pallet load of aid destined for Papua New Guinea. (Date taken: 22 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071122raaf8178707_0012 Sergeant Michael Ligt from Combat Support Unit at RAAF Base Richmond does dangerous goods checks to the pallet load of aid destined for Papua New Guinea. (Date taken: 22 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071122raaf8178707_0035 Staff from One Airfield Operational Support Squadron load pallets carrying aid onto the C-130J Hercules destined for Papua New Guinea. (Date taken: 22 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071122raaf8178707_0059 Support personnel, including medical staff, head out to the C-130J Hercules destined for Papua New Guinea. (Date taken: 22 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071122raaf8178707_0062 The first load of support personnel board the C-130 J Hercules destined for Papua New Guinea. (Date taken: 22 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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