Image Gallery: October 2008
31 October 2008
Exercise Swift Eagle 08
Swift Eagle 08, the Combined Training Centre’s warfighter exercise, is being conducted at the Townsville Field Training Area from October 7 to November 2, 2008.
Bringing together force elements from the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces, Swift Eagle 08 is the biggest Army exercise this year with over 2,500 participants.
The exercise provides valuable experience in the field at the tactical level by offering personnel a chance to operate in a combined arms environment.
| 20081028adf8208022_023 A Blackhawk helicopter touches down to pick up the next wave of infantry soldiers during Exercise Swift Eagle 08. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028adf8208022_055 Two Blackhawk helicopters take off with a full load of infantry soldiers during Exercise Swift Eagle 08. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028adf8208022_105 An infantry soldier with the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment heads for a Blackhawk helicopter during Exercise Swift Eagle 08. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028adf8208022_115 Infantry soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment head for a Blackhawk helicopter during Exercise Swift Eagle 08. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028adf8208022_246 Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), Lieutenant Colonel Ben James, delivers an orders group in the field prior to an attack on Spearchukka Barracks during Exercise Swift Eagle 08. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028adf8208022_258 Sergeant Slade Muckray, a caterer with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, works on a Roadspace Traffic Control Register in the field during Exercise Swift Eagle 08. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028adf8208022_268 Operations Sergeant, Sergeant Daniel Sharpe inspects an area map during Exercise Swift Eagle 08. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028adf8208022_284 Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), Lieutenant Colonel Ben James, delivers a statement to print and television media during Exercise Swift Eagle 08. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028adf8208022_287 Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), Lieutenant Colonel Ben James, delivers a statement to print and television media during Exercise Swift Eagle 08. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028adf8208022_330 Infantry soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment take to the side of the road during a 20km march for Exercise Swift Eagle 08. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028adf8208022_361 Infantry soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment march for 20km's towards Spearchukka Barracks during Exercise Swift Eagle 08. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028adf8208022_381 Infantry soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment march for 20km's towards Spearchukka Barracks during Exercise Swift Eagle 08. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081028adf8208022_429 Alpha Company Medic, Corporal Timothy Marrinan relaxes after being injured during an attack on Spearchukka Barracks, for Exercise Swift Eagle 08. (Date taken: 28 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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