Image Gallery: November 2008
05 November 2008
Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank lift 2008
On 28 October 2008, the Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank undertook a trial at RAAF Base Darwin to test its ability to be loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster.
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| 20081028raaf8494074_0027 Trooper Kieran Casey conducts visual inspections of the tracks and wheels of the Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank before its inaugural boarding of the C-17 at RAAF Base Darwin. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028raaf8494074_0070 The Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank lines up with the C-17 ramp before its inaugural loading. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028raaf8494074_0072 Royal Australian Air Force Loadmasters assess the M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank before it is loaded on to the C-17 at RAAF Base Darwin. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028raaf8494074_0080 The dynamic process of the Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank entering the C-17 during the Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank lift trials at RAAF Base Darwin. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028raaf8494074_0081 The dynamic process of the Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank entering the C-17 during the Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank lift trials at RAAF Base Darwin. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028raaf8494074_0094 M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank rolls onto the C-17's ramp with ease whilst undergoing the trial run of a load/unload at RAAF Base Darwin. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028raaf8494074_0110 A birds eye view of the Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank inside the C-17 at RAAF Base Darwin. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028raaf8494074_0114 Flying Officer Jamie Osborn (left) and Warrant Officer Steve Pugsley, look over the schematics of securing the Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank inside the C-17. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028raaf8494074_0125 Loadmasters gather more tie down chains to secure the M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank inside the C-17. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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