Image Gallery: May 2008
Navy assets join with New Zealand for exercise
22 May 2008
In waters off the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, HMAS MANOORA is participating in the New Zealand-led exercise JOINT KIWI 08, aimed at improving interoperability between both nations.
During Joint Kiwi 08, Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces will conduct amphibious beach landings and withdrawals, designed to increase joint preparation between for emergency disaster releif and peacekeeping.
| 20080509ran8100279_393_drn Private Terry Vincent (goalkeeper for HMAS MANOORA) marks the ball from a penalty corner, as HMAS MANOORA plays soccer against a New Zealand Army side from Burnhan Camp. HMAS MANOORA won the game 3 - 2. (Date taken: 09 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080509ran8100279_518_drn Private Terry Vincent (goalkeeper for HMAS MANOORA) clears the ball from the defensive half, as HMAS MANOORA plays soccer against a New Zealand Army side from Burnhan Camp. HMAS MANOORA won the game 3 - 2. (Date taken: 09 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080509ran8113282_111_drn Volleyball competition held between crew of HMAS MANOORA and New Zealand Army at Burham Army Camp in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Date taken: 09 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080509ran8113282_116_drn Chief Petty Officer Medic McGovern (on the right of net) attempts to block during a volleyball match held between crew of HMAS MANOORA and New Zealand Army at Burham Army Camp in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Date taken: 09 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080511ran8100279_047_drn Commander Paul Mandziy, Commanding Officer HMAS MANOORA, welcomes Chief of Army New Zealand, Major General Richard Jones to the Malibu Room. (Date taken: 11 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080511ran8100279_139_drn Royal New Zealand Army vehicles embark in HMAS MANOORA through the stern door. (Date taken: 11 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080512ran8100279_060_drn Sea King helicopter Shark 10. (Date taken: 12 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080512ran8100279_069_drn Sea King helicopter Shark 10. (Date taken: 12 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080512ran8100279_108_drn HMAS MANOORA conducts stern door marriage training with an Australian Army LCM8 landing craft. (Date taken: 12 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080512ran8100279_137_drn An Australian Army LCM8 Landing Craft approaches the stern door of HMAS MANOORA. (Date taken: 12 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080513ran8100279_018_drn Lieutenant James Robertson in the Helicopter Control Office of HMAS MANOORA as Sea King helicopter Shark 10 conducts transfer training in preperation for Exercise Joint Kiwi 08. (Date taken: 13 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515ran8100279_020_drn An Australian Army LCM8 currently married at the stern door of HMAS MANOORA, embarks troops from the Royal New Zealand Army. The LCM8 will be transporting them to the beach for the assault phase of Exercise Joint Kiwi 08. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515ran8100279_260_drn HMAS MANOORA transfers a Royal New Zealend Army vehicle from the forward flight deck to an Australian Army LCM8 Landing Craft, via the forward crane. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515ran8113282_025_drn HMAS MANOORA's Sea King Helicpter (SK50) conducts vertical replenishment at the beach landing site in Napier. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515ran8113282_080_drn An ASLAV disembarks from an LCM8 to the beach insertion point in the port of Napier. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515ran8113282_099_drn All in order, the amphibious beach team checks that their manifests are correct. (L-R): Lance Corporal Edwards, Captain Paul Weatherstone and Lieutenant David English, Officer in Charge Amphibious Beach Team. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515ran8113282_106_drn New Zealand Army troops set up a VIP tent in anticipation of guests arriving. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515ran8113282_109_drn New Zealand Army Lance Corporal Lucas Moke secures the beach netting for the arrival of vehicles. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515ran8113282_132_drn An ASLAV journeys on an LCM8 to the beach insertion point in the port of Napier. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515ran8113282_135_drn An ASLAV journeys on an LCM8 to the beach insertion point in the port of Napier. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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