Image Gallery: May 2008
C-17A Globemaster transports Puma Helicopters from Johannesburg
27 May 2008
As part of Operation NARGIS ASSIST, a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17A Globemaster aircraft from No. 36 Squadron based at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, flew to Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa, to transport two SA330J Puma Helicopters to Bangkok, Thailand, following a request from the United Nations World Food Programme.
The helicopters will be used to deliver humanitarian assistance to the worst cyclone-affected areas in Burma on behalf of the United Nations.
Operation NARGIS ASSIST is the Australian Defence Force contribution to the Australian Government’s response to the devastation in Burma caused by Cyclone Nargis.
On 13 May 2008 a RAAF C-17 Globemaster aircraft delivered over 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid supplies to Burma following an acceptance of Australian aid by the Burmese Government.
| 20080525adf8239716_007 (front) United States Air Force exchange loadmaster, Master Sergeant Trevor Smith and RAAF Number 36 Squadron loadmaster, Flight Sergeant Colin More, load the rotor blades from an SA330J Puma helicopter into their RAAF C-17A Globemaster in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. (Date taken: 25 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080525adf8239716_068 Members of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) 36 Squadron load an SA330J Puma Helicopter on a RAAF C-17A Globemaster in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. (Date taken: 25 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080525adf8239716_080 Members of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) 36 Squadron load an SA330J Puma Helicopter on a RAAF C-17A Globemaster in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. (Date taken: 25 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080525adf8239716_114 Members of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) 36 Squadron load an SA330J Puma Helicopter on their RAAF C-17A Globemaster in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. (Date taken: 25 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080525adf8239716_137 In a RAAF C-17A Globemaster in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. Flying Officer Shane Taylor calculates the pressure on the tie-down chains restraining an SA330J Puma helicopter - with back up from 36 Squadron loadmasters (left background) Warrant Officer John Maddigan and Flight Sergeant Colin Pefkos (right) (Date taken: 25 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080525adf8239716_140 RAAF senior loadmaster Warrant Officer John Maddigan and Flight Sergeant Colin Pefkos (kneeling), both of 36 SQN, are helped by members of the Starlite helicoptor company to load one of two SA330J Puma helicopters into their RAAF C-17A Globemaster in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. (Date taken: 25 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080525adf8239716_144 RAAF Flying Officer Shane Taylor calculates the pressure on a tie-down chain which restrains an SA330J Puma helicopter in a RAAF C-17A Globemaster in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. (Date taken: 25 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080525adf8239716_153 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) 36 Squadron senior loadmaster, Warrant Officer John Maddigan, is assisted by staff from the Starlite helicopter company to load one of two SA330J Puma helicopters into a RAAF C-17A Globemaster aircraft in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. Once delivered to Burma by the RAAF, the helicopters will deliver humanitarian assistance to the worst cyclone-affected areas in Burma on behalf of the United Nations. (Date taken: 25 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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