Image Gallery: October 2008
21 October 2008
HMAS Perth Freedom of Entry March
HMAS Perth marches through the City of Perth, Western Australia, for their Freedom Of Entry march.
The right of Freedom of Entry dates back to medieval times and signifies mutual trust between a city and a military unit. Sailors and Officers will observe a centuries old military tradition that affords them the right to march through the city streets with swords drawn, drums beating, band playing and Colours flying.
This is Perth's first Freedom of Entry to her adopted city since commissioning in August 2006. The name Perth carries with it the proud histories of two former RAN warships. The Officers and Sailors of PERTH III look forward to building on the excellent reputations earned by their two previous namesakes.
Perth is the eighth and final Anzac Class (FFH) frigate to be built by Tenix for the RAN. The first steel for Perth was cut on 23 August 2000 and the keel was laid on 24 July 2003. Perth was launched by Ms Margaret Gee, daughter of Perth I survivor Allan Gee, on 20 March 2004. Perth was commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy on Saturday 26th August 2006.
| 20081018ran8295986_212006 HMAS Perth's Crew muster and form up, ready for the march, on the Esplanade Reserve with Perths City's iconic Bell Tower in the Background. (Date taken: 18 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8295986_212010 HMAS Perth's Commanding Officer, Commander Michele Miller, leads her crew past Perth City's Town Hall. (Date taken: 18 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8295986_212016 HMAS Perth's Commanding Officer, Commander Michele Miller, leads the Ship's Company through the streets of Perth City. (Date taken: 18 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8295986_212028 The Representative for the Western Australian Police Commissioner challenges the Commanding Officer of HMAS Perth, Commander Michele Miller, and the Ship's Company for the right to march through the city of Perth. (Date taken: 18 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8295986_212031 Standing in front is the Commanding Officer of HMAS Perth, Commander Michele Miller. (Date taken: 18 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8295986_212034 Standing in front is the Commanding Officer of HMAS Perth, Commander Michele Miller. (Date taken: 18 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8295986_212067 HMAS Perth's Ships Company marches past the Senior Naval Officer of HMAS Stirling, Commodore Steve Davies, and the Lord Mayor of the City of Perth, the Right Honourable Ms Lisa Scaffidi. (Date taken: 18 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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