Image Gallery: January 2008
Army effort in Emerald, Queensland
28 January 2008
The Australian Defence Force has provided two Black Hawk helicopters to assist with relief efforts following flooding in Emerald, Queensland.
The two Black Hawk helicopters will deliver emergency fodder to cattle stranded by floodwaters as part of the coordinated relief efforts by Emergency Management Queensland.
The Black Hawk helicopters are provided by the Australian Army’s 5th Aviation Regiment, based in Townsville.
| 20080127adf8115142_004 Two Black Hawk helicopters from the Australian Army’s 5th Aviation Regiment, arrive at Emerald Airport to assist with emergency relief efforts. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_016 Black Hawk helicopters arrive at Emerald Airport to refuel and prepare for the emergency relief effort. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_077 Pilots and flight crew from the Australian Army’s 5th Aviation Regiment, coordinate the distribution of emergency fodder to properties in the Clermont area. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_080 Major David Hafner is the Officer Commanding B Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment in Townsville and is the coordinator for the Defence assistance to the emergency relief effort. Major Hafner received the Conspicuous Service Cross as part of the 2008 Australia Day Awards. He received his award for 'outstanding achievement as the Officer Commanding B Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment and Combat Team Vigilance'. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_087 A local Emerald family took the opportunity to inspect the Black Hawk helicopters while they landed at Emerald Airport. (L-R) Renee, Anna, William and Mark Holmes are shown inside a Black Hawk helicopter by Trooper Dave Yates. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_124 Corporal Kevin Dellaway, a Load Master with Townsville-based 5th Aviation Regiment, coordinates the loading of hay and fodder into cargo nets in Emerald. Corporal Dellaway is assisted by volunteers from the Queensland State Emergency Service and the Australian Red Cross. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_136 A flight crew from Townsville-based 5th Aviation Regiment coordinates the loading of hay and fodder into cargo nets in Emerald. Volunteers from the Queensland State Emergency Service and the Australian Red Cross also provided assistance. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_152 A State Emergency Service worker prepares to load an Army Black Hawk with hay and fodder in Emerald. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_171 Private Dale Gorman from Townsville's 5th Aviation Regiment; helps load hay and fodder into a Black Hawk helicopter. Corporal Gorman is assisted by volunteers from the Queensland State Emergency Service during a stop in Emerald. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_187 Private Gorman, and Corporal Kevin Dellaway, from Townsville-based 5th Aviation Regiment help load hay and fodder into the Black Hawk helicopter. (L-R) Corporal Kevin Dellaway and Private Gorman. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_217 A Black Hawk prepares to take off, after dropping a load of fodder to a property in the Clermont area. Due to their lift capability, the Black Hawk helicopters are able to transport large loads of hay to areas isolated by the flood. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_244 Corporal Kevin Dellaway, a Load Master with Townsville-based 5th Aviation Regiment, unloads hay in the Clermont area. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_270 A Black Hawk prepares to take off, after dropping a load of emergency fodder to a property in the Clermont area. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_324 Corporal Kevin Dellaway, a Load Master with Townsville based 5th Aviation Regiment, looks at flood damage in the Clermont area. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_345 A Black Hawk helicopter waits to refuel at Clermont Airport. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_363 Clermont resident, Nick Schifcofski discusses the flood damaged areas with the Black Hawk pilots. (L-R) Captain Joe Cleary, Mr Nick Schifcofski, Captain Tim Hiddins and Lieutenant Ben Anderson. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_403 The Black Hawk helicopters prepare to refuel at Clermont Airport. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_408 A civilian helicopter along with two Australian Army Black Hawk helicopters land at Clermont Airport to refuel. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8115142_412 Clermont locals take the opportunity to look at the Black Hawk helicopters when they landed at Clermont Airport. (L-R) Lisa, Jessie, Luke Colleen and Grace Pegg at Clermont Airport. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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