Image Gallery: April 2008
Paratroopers exercise during Ex Croix Du Sud
07 April 2008
Exercise CROIX DU SUD 2008 (CDS08) is a six-nation military exercise conducted in New Caledonia from the period 28 March to 12 April.
France, Australia, New Zealand and Tonga, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea will practise conducting the evacuation of foreign nationals from a threatening situation.
The exercise aims to enhance the capability and interoperability of the armed forces of Pacific countries in preparation to respond to a potential regional emergency or crisis.
Australia’s commitment to the exercise includes a headquarters element, HMA ships KANIMBLA and WOLLONGONG, a composite infantry company from the Army’s 1st Brigade, paratroop instructors and riggers from 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment who will operate with French paratroopers, one Sea King, and three No.38 Squadron Caribous.
Due to its size and scope, the exercise is expected to attract a high level of interest in the South-West Pacific region and further afield.
Although the exercise is conducted biennially in Noumea, it is being conducted for the first time in northern New Caledonia.
| 20080402adf8500210_006 Private Jade Bramich, 21, a parachute rigger with No.39 Air Delivery Equipment Maintenance Platoon, checks over French Foreign Legion paratroopers parachutes as they get ready to board No.38 Squadron Caribous for a parachute drop over New Caledonia during CDS08. (Date taken: 02 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080402adf8500210_007 Corporal Steve Fulop from the Parachute Training School, Nowra, checks over French Foreign Legion paratroopers as they get ready to board No.38 Squadron Caribous for a parachute drop over New Caledonia during CDS08. (Date taken: 02 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080402adf8500210_011 Sergeant Craig Stubbs from the Parachute Training School, Nowra, checks over French Foreign Legion paratroopers as they get ready to board No.38 Squadron Caribous for a parachute drop over New Caledonia during CDS08. (Date taken: 02 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080402adf8500210_012 Parachute Training School instructors and riggers from Nowra with French Foreign Legion paratroopers as they get ready to board No.38 Squadron Caribous for a parachute drop over New Caledonia during CDS08. (Date taken: 02 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080402adf8500210_013 Sergeant Craig Stubbs from the Parachute Training School, Nowra, checks over French Foreign Legion paratroopers as they get ready to board No.38 Squadron Caribous for a parachute drop over New Caledonia during CDS08. (Date taken: 02 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080402adf8500210_016 French Foreign Legion paratroopers board a No.38 Squadron Caribou for a parachute drop over New Caledonia during CDS08. (Date taken: 02 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080402adf8500210_027 French Foreign Legion paratroopers jump from a No.38 Squadron Caribou over New Caledonia during CDS08. (Date taken: 02 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080402adf8500210_030 French Foreign Legion paratroopers board a No.38 Squadron Caribou in New Caledonia during CDS08, watched by Flight Engineer, Sergeant David East. (Date taken: 02 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080402adf8500210_032 No.38 Squadron Aircraft Technician Corporal Damien Smith refuelling a Caribou in New Caledonia during CDS08. (Date taken: 02 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080402adf8500210_034 No.38 Squadron Aircraft Technicians Corporal Damien Smith and Corporal Aaron Gilmour (top) refuelling a Caribou in New Caledonia during CDS08. (Date taken: 02 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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