Image Gallery: May 2008
HMAS Manoora on Exercise Joint Kiwi
28 May 2008
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Amphibious Transport Ship, HMAS Manoora has commenced the maritime exercise JOINT KIWI 08 with the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Australia and New Zealand experience a close and longstanding defence relationship, with similar regional interests in security and stability in the Pacific.
In waters off the east coast of the south island of New Zealand, Manoora will participate in the New Zealand-led exercise, which is 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 the two countries, for emergency disaster relief and peacekeeping.
JOINT KIWI 08 will continue until Monday 19 May. Manoora will then transit to Wellington for a short visit before returning to Australia.
| 20080513ran8113282_052_drn Physical training on the flight deck of HMAS MANOORA. (Date taken: 13 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080513ran8113282_073_drn_2 Physical training on the flight deck of HMAS MANOORA. (Date taken: 13 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080513ran8113282_102_drn An LCM8 off the coast of Napier in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. (Date taken: 13 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080513ran8113282_115_drn An LCM8 is launched from the forward flight deck of HMAS MANOORA, overlooked by Commanding Officer HMAS MANOORA, Commander Paul Mandziy. (Date taken: 13 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080513ran8113282_148_drn An LCM8 is launched from the forward flight deck of HMAS MANOORA. (Date taken: 13 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080513ran8113282_163_drn Petty Officer Physical Trainer Ray Bell conducts physical training on the flight deck of HMAS MANOORA during Exercise JOINT KIWI 08. (Date taken: 13 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080516ran8100279_032_drn Able Seaman Medic Nick Cherry assists personnel in breathing apparatus bring the simulated casualty out of the scene for treatment, as HMAS MANOORA's medical department responds to a toxic hazard training exercise during Exercise JOINT KIWI 08. (Date taken: 16 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080516ran8100279_051_drn Able Seaman Medic Nick Cherry explains treatment plans to Seaman Steward Anna Mueller (Ships Medical Emergency Team (SMET), whilst Leading Seaman Steward David Pickering (Ships Medical Emergency Team (SMET) records details of the simulated casualty. (Date taken: 16 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080517ran8099747_104_drn Heavy New Zealand Army vehicles conduct a reload onto HMAS MANOORA via the stern door for the withdrawal of the embarked forces. (Date taken: 17 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080517ran8100279_022_drn An Australian Army LCM8 Landing Craft loads a Royal New Zealand Army truck on the beach at Napier. (Date taken: 17 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080517ran8100279_109_drn Sea King helicopter Shark 10 on approach for landing on HMAS MANOORA. (Date taken: 17 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080517ran8100279_200_drn A Royal New Zealand Army Light Armoured Vehicle driver ready to move the vehicle onto an Australian Army LCM8 Landing Craft. (Date taken: 17 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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