Image Gallery: March 2008
RAAF operations in the MEAO
13 March 2008
The Force Level Logistic Asset (FLLA) in the Middle East Area of Operations is a Joint-services unit that provides the vital operational logistic support to deployed ADF soldiers, sailors and airmen.
The FLLA's wide range of logistic and administrative capabilities works hard to ensure to the right support is delivered to the right location at the right time. The FLLA has bought together a wide range of personnel from throughout Australia and from Army, Navy and Air Force to support Operations CATALYST and SLIPPER.
Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq. Working with the Iraqi Government, the ADF continues to contribute to Multi-National Force efforts to develop a secure and stable environment in Iraq, assist national recovery programs and facilitate the transition to Iraq self-government.
Operation SLIPPER is the ADF contribution to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. Operation SLIPPER is an important component of the Australian Government's commitment to working together with the international community to help prevent acts of terrorism around the world.
| 20080119raaf8205214_039 Flying Officer (FLGOFF) Leonard Leyland (left) and Air Load Team members, Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW) Cassie Hey and Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Chad Keenan move pallets of ammunition bound for Australian troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, in support of Operation SLIPPER and CATALYST. (Date taken: 19 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080119raaf8205214_060 Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) Anna-Lisa Herna, an Aero Medical Evacuation (AME) Nursing Officer, is being interviewed by Squadron Leader (SQNLDR) Martin James as part of an Operational Collection activity conducted by Headquarters Air Command. (Date taken: 19 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080123raaf8205214_070 A RAAF C-130-H Hercules aircraft taxies on the flightline of an airfield in the Middle East. (Date taken: 23 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080123raaf8205214_218 An RAAF C-130-H Hercules aircraft flys low over the Middle East Area of Operations during a mission. (Date taken: 23 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080123raaf8205214_227 An RAAF C-130-H Hercules aircraft banks low over the Middle East Area of Operations during a mission. (Date taken: 23 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080125raaf8205214_011 Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) Melissa Lane, a senoir nursing Officer provides medical and Aeromededical evacuation services to members within the Force Level Logistics Asset (FLLA) and to ADF members across the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 25 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127raaf8205214_166 Communication Electronics Technicians, Corporal (CPL) Mathew Sacco (left) and Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Kristofer Inmon, pack their tools after servicing the Control and Reporting Centre’s (CRC) TPS-77 radar head. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127raaf8205214_187 Rugged up against the cold Ground Support Equipment Fitter (GSEFITT) Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Daryl Felmingham and Ground Support Equipment Technician (GSETECH) Sergeant (SGT) Jason Bursle check the generators that supply the power to the Control and Reporting Centre (CRC). (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127raaf8205214_202 Communication Electronics Technician (CETECH), Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Kristofer Inmon, maintains the electronic communication and radar equipment at the Control and Reporting Centre (CRC) at Kandahar Air Field in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080128raaf8205214_024 Corporal Adam Eksanow from 114 Mobile Control and Reporting Unit, based in Darwin, climbs a set of stairs at Kandahar Air Field in Afghanistan to service the RAAF's Control and Reporting Centre's TPS-77 radar head. (Date taken: 28 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080128raaf8205214_059 Squadron Leader (SQNLDR) Chaplin Dean Griffiths acts as a sounding board for the Commander of the RAAF's Control and Reporting Centre at Kandahar Air Field in Afghanistan. Chaplain Griffiths helps with issues to do with personnel and unit moral as well as providing pastoral care to the members of the task group. (Date taken: 28 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080128raaf8205214_090 Sergeant (SGT) Jason Bursle, a Ground Support Equipment Technician (GSE Tech), conducts maintenance on one of the generators that power the Control and Reporting Centre’s radar and cabins. (Date taken: 28 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080128raaf8205214_101 Corporal (CPL) Paul Moate (closest to camera), Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Graeme Clark (centre) and Flying Officer (FLGOFF) Jeremy Dyer of the Logistic Ground Support Equipment section (LOG GSE) ensure that spare parts are available when required. (Date taken: 28 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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