Image Gallery: April 2008
Landings at Poum during Exercise Croix Du Sud
11 April 2008
Exercise CROIX DU SUD 2008 (CDS08) is a five nation military exercise conducted by the French Armed Forces New Caledonia (FANC) in New Caledonia during the period 28 March to 12 April.
France, Australia, New Zealand and Tonga and Vanuatu, will conduct evacuation of civilians as well as rendering humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
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 from 3 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) who will operate with French paratroopers, one Sea King, and three No.38 Squadron Caribous as well as providing technical support.
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.
| 20080407adf8500210_008 A member from the landing party, made up of the Australian composite infantry company, after storming ashore early to seize the jetty. (Date taken: 07 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080407adf8500210_022 An Australian soldier on the beach with a Landing Craft Medium Eight (LCM8) coming in with equipment. (Date taken: 07 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080407adf8500210_024 Landings on the coast at Poum, northern New Caledonia. Pictured is a Landing Craft Medium Eight (LCM8) bringing in equipment and vehicles. (Date taken: 07 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080407adf8500210_038 Sergeant Michael Marrinan guards the wharf duing landings on the coast at Poum, northern New Caledonia. (Date taken: 07 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080407adf8500210_044 Tongan soldiers storming off the French amphibious landing ship, Jacques Cartier. (Date taken: 07 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080407adf8500210_046 Landings on the coast at Poum, northern New Caledonia. Pictured is a French scout car about to come off the French amphibious landing ship, Jacques Cartier. (Date taken: 07 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080407adf8500210_047 French scout car coming off the French amphibious landing ship, Jacques Cartier. (Date taken: 07 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080407adf8500210_048 A French jeep coming off the French amphibious landing ship, Jacques Cartier, on the coast at Poum, northern New Caledonia. (Date taken: 07 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080407adf8500210_057 A Royal New Zealand Iroquois landing at Koumac with Australian HQ personnel. (Date taken: 07 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080407adf8500210_058 Sergeant Michael Marrinan takes guard during landings on the coast at Poum, northern New Caledonia. (Date taken: 07 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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