Image Gallery: October 2008
28 October 2008
HMAS SIRIUS on Exercise Bersama Lima 08
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.
| 20081015ran8297357_026 The safety supervisors overlook preparations for a replenishment at sea with the Republic of Singapore Ship INTREPID onboard HMAS SIRIUS. (Date taken: 15 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081015ran8297357_051 The first replenishment at Sea between the Republic of Singapore Ship (RSS) INTREPID and HMAS SIRIUS. (Date taken: 15 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081015ran8297357_067 An exchange program is conducted for ship's company participating in Exercise Bersama Lima. (Left to right) Able Seaman Steward Kristen Wishart from HMAS SIRIUS, Able Seaman Writer Nicole Brooks from HMNZS TE KAHA, and Leading Seaman Cook Raja Sulong from the Malaysian Navy KD LEKIR on the bridge of HMAS SIRIUS. (Date taken: 15 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081015ran8297357_089 Communications and Informations System Specialist, Able Seaman Kyle Keats plots the fleet in formation during Exercise Bersama Lima, onboard HMAS SIRIUS. (Date taken: 15 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081015ran8297357_123 Seahawk Tiger 71 embarked HMAS ANZAC conducts vertical replenishments from HMAS SIRIUS. (Date taken: 15 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081015ran8297357_153 Seahawk Tiger 71 embarked HMAS ANZAC conducts vertical replenishments from HMAS SIRIUS. (Date taken: 15 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081015ran8297357_162 A Seahawk Tiger 71 embarked HMAS ANZAC collects stores during a vertical replenishment from HMAS SIRIUS. (Date taken: 15 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081016ran8297357_005 HMAS ANZAC in the South China Sea for Exercise Bersama Lima in company with HMAS SIRIUS. (Date taken: 16 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081016ran8297357_011 HMAS ANZAC in the South China Sea for Exercise Bersama Lima in company with HMAS SIRIUS. (Date taken: 16 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081016ran8297357_013 HMAS ANZAC in the South China Sea for Exercise Bersama Lima in company with HMAS SIRIUS. (Date taken: 16 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8297357_0242 The ship's company of HMAS MANOORA conduct a Toxic Hazard Exercise while at sea during Exercise sea Lion 08. (Date taken: 18 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8297357_047 Leading Seaman, Aircrewman Glen Watson in the Seahawk Tiger 71, ready for Exercise Bersama Lima. (Date taken: 18 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8297357_108 A Seahawk Tiger 71 approaches the flightdeck onboard HMAS ANZAC. (Date taken: 18 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8297357_109 A Seahawk Tiger 71 approaches HMAS ANZAC. (Date taken: 18 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8297357_118 A personnel exchange transfer is conducted between the Malaysian, Singaporian, New Zealand, British and Australian Ships throughout Exercise Bersama Lima. Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Adam Culver (right) and Lieutenant Barton Harrington depart HMAS SIRIUS for the personnel exchange transfer. (Date taken: 18 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8297357_230 The Royal Navy's Linx (right) and Royal New Zealand Navy's Sea Sprite helicopters in formation during Exercise Bersama Lima in the South China Sea with ships from Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom. (Date taken: 18 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8297357_233 The Royal Navy's Linx helicopter behind the Royal New Zealand Navy's Sea Sprite helicopter in formation during Exercise Bersama Lima in the South China Sea, with ships of Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom. (Date taken: 18 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8297357_242 The Singapore, Malaysian, New Zealand, Australian and British Navy Ships in formation for Exercise Bersama Lima. (Date taken: 18 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8297357_316 Australian Clearance Diving Team One in the Seahawk Tiger 71 are transferred to HMAS ANZAC for an explosive ordinates device exercise during Exercise Bersama Lima. (Date taken: 18 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081018ran8297357_331 HMAS ANZAC in the South China Sea for Exercise Bersama Lima. (Date taken: 18 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019ran8297357_005 Malaysian, Singapore, New Zealand, Australian and British Navy Ships at anchor in Palau Tioman for Exercise Bersama Lima. (Date taken: 19 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019ran8297357_024 In between the two phases of Exercise Bersama Lima, a Perth Cup Sports Day was contested at Palau Tioman between the Singaporian, Malaysian, New Zealand, British and Australian Navies. A combined Australian team effort comprising of HMAS SIRIUS and HMAS ANZAC crew competed in soccer, volleyball, one touch and a biathlon. (Date taken: 19 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019ran8297357_035 In between the two phases of Exercise Bersama Lima, a Perth Cup Sports Day was contested at Palau Tioman between the Singaporian, Malaysian, New Zealand, British and Australian Navies. A combined Australian team effort comprising of HMAS SIRIUS and HMAS ANZAC crew competed in soccer, volleyball, one touch and a biathlon. (Date taken: 19 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019ran8297357_068 In between the two phases of Exercise Bersama Lima, a Perth Cup Sports Day was contested at Palau Tioman between the Singaporian, Malaysian, New Zealand, British and Australian Navies. A combined Australian team effort comprising of HMAS SIRIUS and HMAS ANZAC crew competed in soccer, volleyball, one touch and a biathlon. (Date taken: 19 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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