Image Gallery: September 2008
24 September 2008
Band of Brothers
The Band of Brothers! For the first time in approximately 50 years, 4 brothers have enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy at the same time.
Leading Seaman Writer Ben Adams, Leading Seaman Electronics Technician Anthony Adams and Able Seaman Marine Technician Derek Adams celebrate Luke Adams’, decision to join the Royal Australian Navy.
| 20080922raaf8494074_0027 Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Russ Crane addresses family and friends of the Navy's newest recruits on board the flight deck of HMAS Melbourne. (Date taken: 22 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080922raaf8494074_0032 Warrant Officer Gary Fuss swears in the new recruits as they state their oaths on board HMAS Melbourne. (Date taken: 22 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080922raaf8494074_0040 Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Russ Crane, (right) presents Recruit Luke Adams with his enlistment certificate on the flight deck of HMAS Melbourne. (Date taken: 22 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080922raaf8494074_0102 (L - R) Leading Seaman Electronics Technician Anthony Adams, Able Seaman Marine Technician Derek Adams, Mrs Val Follett (Grandmother), Recruit Luke Adams, Mrs Jan Adams (Mother), Mr Mike Adams (Father) and Leading Seaman Writer Ben Adams, with Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Russ Crane. (Date taken: 22 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080922raaf8494074_0107 (L - R) Leading Seaman Writer Ben Adams, Recruit Luke Adams, Leading Seaman Electronics Technician Anthony Adams and Able Seaman Marine Technician Derek Adams celebrate their milestone achievement. (Date taken: 22 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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