Image Gallery: October 2007
Goodwill visit to Japan by 11 Squadron
31 October 2007
Number 11 Squadron participated in a goodwill visit in Naha, Japan, 16 - 19 October 2007.
The goodwill visit aimed to build a greater bilateral relationship between the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force and the Australian Defence Force.
Number 11 Squadron has continued to maintain operational and training commitments within Australia, clearly demonstrating the professionalism and dedication of all personnel in support of Australia’s national interests at home and abroad.
| 20071016raaf8202385_0026 Officer Commanding No 92 Wing, Group Captain Stephen Osborne (right) and Squadron Leader Col Smith arrive in Naha and stride towards the hangar where an official greeting was held. (Date taken: 17 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071016raaf8202385_0046 Group Captain Matthew Dudley, the Defence and Armed Services Attache with The Australian Embassy in Japan smiles after receiving a large bouquet of flowers as a welcoming gift on behalf of the Japanese military. (Date taken: 17 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071016raaf8202385_0056 A tri-group photo featuring personnel from the participating countries, the United States of America, Australia and Japan, taken on the Naha flightline. (Date taken: 17 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071016raaf8202385_0060 An informal, colourful group photo involving personnel from three nations. The RAAF members are 11 Squadron Warrant Officers, Flight Engineers Kevin Schibrowski (front - 4th from right) and Ron Day (front - 4th from left). (Date taken: 17 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071017raaf8202385_0052 Sharing the flightline in Naha were Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force and RAAF Orion PC-3s for the goodwill visit. (Date taken: 17 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071017raaf8202385_0067 Admiral Kenji Noi, Commander Fleet Air Wing 5, is given an insight into the onboard operations of an 11 Squadron AP-3C by Flight Lieutenant Dale Eynon. (Date taken: 17 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071017raaf8202385_0080 Admiral Kenji Noi, Commander Fleet Air Wing 5, briefly shares the cockpit and flight controls of an 11 Squadron AP-3C Orion with RAAF exchange pilot Lieutenant Aaron Schiffer during an onboard visit. (Date taken: 17 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071017raaf8202385_0161 11 Squadron Airborne Electronics Analyst Flight Sergeant Vanessa Cramp and her similarly skilled acoustic operator, Japanese PO-3 Hakii Yusuke enjoyed the opportunity to work together onboard an RAAF AP-3C Orion during a mission, and took the opportunity to swap patches as well as experiences. (Date taken: 17 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071018raaf8202385_0070 11 Squadron Airborne Electronics Analyst Flight Sergeant Vanessa Cramp and her similarly skilled acoustic operator, Japanese PO-3 Hakii Yusuke enjoyed the opportunity to work together onboard an RAAF AP-3C Orion during a mission, and took the opportunity to swap patches as well as experiences. (Date taken: 17 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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