Image Gallery: February 2008
Rapid deployment to Timor-Leste
12 February 2008
The Australian Defence Force has deployed additional elements to Timor-Leste in response to a direction from the Australian Government to provide forces that will bolster the authority of the Timor-Leste Government and provide additional support to security forces in Timor.
The Australian Army is deploying up to 200 soldiers, based predominantly on a Rifle Company drawn from the Sydney-based 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, to Timor-Leste. The deployment of these forces follows attacks on the President and Prime Minister in Dili on 11 February.
The Royal Australian Air Force will provide strategic and operational airlift capabilities through the use of its C-17 and C-130 fleet.
The Royal Australian Navy's HMAS PERTH is currently in the vicinity of Dili Harbour and is prepared to support this mission.
| 20080212adf8262658_005 Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) arrive at RAAF Base Richmond in preparation for their deployment to Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8262658_047 A soldier from 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) listens to an aircraft safety brief in preparation for the flight to Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8262658_053 Private Daniel Buff, 19, from 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) reaches for his F88 Austyer weapon (fitted with a 40mm Grenade Launcher Attachment) as he prepares to board the C-130 aircraft. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8262658_058 A soldier from the 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) checks his belt of link 5.56mm ammunition in preparation for his deployment to Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8262658_063 Private Shaun Green, 24, hands his paperwork to an Australian Customs officer. Leading Aircraft Woman Chantal Day from the Royal Australian Air Force Air Movements Section assists with the administration requirements prior to soldiers boarding a C-130 aircraft. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8262658_069 Last-minute checks: Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) check each other's equipment before boarding a Royal Australian Air Force C-130 aircraft from RAAF Base Richmond to Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8262658_102 Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) board a Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft at RAAF Base Richmond, in preparation for their flight to Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8262658_135 A Loadmaster prepares a Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft for its flight from RAAF Base Richmond to Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8262658_168 Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), move their packs in preparation for deployment to Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8262658_198 Private Jai Rosevear, 23, from Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), packs his 3RAR beret into his pack before deploying to Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8262658_244 Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules pilot, Squadron Leader Krishaan Wright gives a pre-flight brief to the passengers prior to their flight to Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8262658_258 Private Jai Rosevear, 23, from Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), leads the way to the awaiting Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft prior to deploying to Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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