Image Gallery: October 2008
23 October 2008
HMAS Toowoomba in Korea
Australian warships, combat aircraft and soldiers are to join with air, ground and naval forces from Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to practice inter-operability between the nations.
Under the auspicious of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA), the more than 30-year agreement has more recently recognised the need for Five Power Defence Arrangements to adapt to new challenges in the regional security environment, including threats from terrorism and a range of other non-conventional sources.
Exercise Bersama Lima is conducted annually and in 2008 is held from 8-24 October in various locations on the Malaysian Peninsula and in the South China Sea. During the military exercise combat forces will engage in combined and joint defensive operations in a multi-threat limited-conflict scenario.
The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Anzac, will be joined by two RAN Mine Hunter Coastals (MHC), HMA Ships Yarra and Norman and the replenishment ship HMAS Sirius. A Clearance Diving Team and Naval gunfire specialists will rendezvous with sixteen other war ships who will also participate in the Exercise.
Royal Australian Air Force aircraft including F/A18s, F111s and an Orion maritime surveillance patrol aircraft will also join the exercise while Air Force C130s and C17s will provide strategic lift and logistics support to the deployed forces.
Three F-111 strike fighter aircraft from 82 Wing at RAAF Base Amberley and approximately 80 personnel will be based at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Base Butterworth, in Malaysia along with a South Australian-based AP-3C Orion from 92 Wing.
The AP-3C Orion will be used for maritime operations, including surveillance, anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare and strike direction.
| 20081005ran8098978_028 DRN Able Seaman Boatswain's Mate, Craig Everett fires the saluting gun as HMAS Toowoomba as it enters the Pusan Harbour, in the Republic of Korea. (Date taken: 05 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081005ran8098978_066 DRN HMAS Toowoomba arrives at the Republic of Korea naval base in Pusan. Commanding Officer of HMAS Toowoomba, Commander Charles Huxtable, is welcomed to Korea by officers of the Republic of Korea Navy. (Date taken: 05 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081007ran8297357_109 Sea Hawk Tiger 71, S70B, from HMAS Anzac leaves HMAS SIRIUS during a vertical replenishment. (Date taken: 07 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081007ran8297357_122 Sea Hawk Tiger 71, S70B, from HMAS Anzac approaches HMAS SIRIUS during a vertical replenishment. (Date taken: 07 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081007ran8297357_123 Sea Hawk Tiger 71, S70B, from HMAS Anzac approaches HMAS SIRIUS during a vertical replenishment. (Date taken: 07 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081008ran8098978_081 DRN Officers and sailors of HMAS Toowoomba gather at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea for a memorial service. (Date taken: 08 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081008ran8098978_090 DRN Seaman Lucas Ryan, 21, of Flagstaff Hill SA (Left) and Seaman Tamaz Heugh, 17, of Lota QLD visited the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea on deployment with HMAS Toowoomba. Ryan and Heugh both joined the Navy under the Gap Year program. (Date taken: 08 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081008ran8098978_099 DRN Commander Charles Huxtable and Seaman Tamaz Heugh cut the cake to celebrate HMAS Toowoomba's 3rd birthday. (Date taken: 08 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081008ran8098978_161 DRN The Chief of Navy's ceremonial sunset and cocktail party, held onboard HMAS Toowoomba in Pusan, Republic of Korea. (Date taken: 08 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081009ran8098978_015 DRN HMAS Toowoomba opens her gangway to the public as part of the 2008 International Fleet Review in Pusan, South Korea. (Date taken: 09 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081009ran8098978_228 DRN The Ship's Company of HMAS Toowoomba participates in the Gilnori parade to celebrate the opening of the 17th Busan Jagalchi Festival in South Korea. (Date taken: 09 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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