The exercise will be held from 5 October until 23 October 2009 in various locations on the Malaysian Peninsula and in the South China Sea.
Eight F/A-18 Hornets from RAAF Williamtown’s No. 3 Squadron will practice air combat tactics under the Five Power Defence Arrangements with participating nations.
Chief of Air Force air Marshal Mark Binskin said, “The Five Power Defence Arrangements represent more than 30 years of co-operation and continues to show it’s relevance for the regional strategic environment”.
“Australia maintains a close relationship with Singapore and Malaysia, both bilaterally and through participation in the Five Power Defence Arrangements”.
“Exercise Bersama Lima also promotes a shared understanding of procedures for maritime operations, the protection of the marine environment and disaster relief management,” he said.
Maritime Surveillance Patrol for the exercise will be provided by an AP-3C Orion from No.10 Squadron based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, whilst C-130J Hercules from RAAF Richmond and a C-17A Globemaster from RAAF Amberley will provide strategic lift and logistic support to deployed forces.
Training in exercises such as Bersama Lima 2009 is important for Air Force personnel to obtain key skills, work as a combined force and build relationships with participating nations.
Exercise Bersama Lima is the second in the series of Bersama multi-lateral activities involving the forces of the Five Power Defence Arrangements this year, with the first exercise being Bersama shield held in May.
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A C-130J Hercules arrives in RAAF Williamtown to be loaded with equipment and personnel for Exercise Bersama Lima 2009.
(Date taken: 24 September 2009)
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The team from Air Movements at RAAF Williamtown load a C-130J Hercules with equipment for Exercise Bersama Lima 2009.
(Date taken: 24 September 2009)
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The team from Air Movements at RAAF Williamtown load a C-130J Hercules with equipment for Exercise Bersama Lima 2009.
(Date taken: 24 September 2009)
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Leading Aircraftwoman Aimee Dolan teams up with Aircraftman Craig Brooks from Air Movements at RAAF Williamtown to secure equipment to a C-130J Hercules for Exercise Bersama Lima 2009.
(Date taken: 24 September 2009)
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Royal Australian Air Force personnel and aircraft have joined air, ground and naval forces from Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom for Exercise Bersama Lima2009.
(Date taken: 08 October 2009)
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Leading Aircraftman Steven Gray an Aircraft Technician with 10 Squadron checks the paperwork on one of the systems on the AP-3C Orion he is in Malaysia to maintain.
(Date taken: 08 October 2009)
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Leading Aircraftman Steven Gray an Aircraft Technician with 10 Squadron works on an AP-3C Orion during exercise Bersama Lima 2009.
(Date taken: 08 October 2009)
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Flying Officer Melissa Houston, a Navigator with Crew 3 of 10 Squadron, carries out her pre flight planning.
(Date taken: 10 October 2009)
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Flying Officer Daniel Scovell, Crew 3 of 10 Sqaudron Pilot, during pre flight planning.
(Date taken: 10 October 2009)
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No. 10 Squadron Maintenance work on an AP-3C prior to flight. Left to Right, Flight Lieutenant Agamjot Sidhu, Corporal Kenrick Horgan and Leading Aircraftman Steven Gray.
(Date taken: 10 October 2009)
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Corporal Kenrick Horgan an Avionics Technician with 10 Squadron explains to Flight Lieutenant Agamjot Sidhu, the Officer in charge of maintenance for 10 Sqaudron at Bersama Lima 2009, what work was done to get the aircraft serviceable for flight.
(Date taken: 10 October 2009)
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Corporal Samuel Colliver an Avionics Technician with 10 Sqaudron works on an Australian AP-3C Orion.
(Date taken: 10 October 2009)
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10 Squadron Maintenance crews prepare an Australian AP-3C Orion for flight during Exercise Bersama Lima 2009.
(Date taken: 10 October 2009)
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Warrant Officer Peter Robjent the Flight Engineer from Crew 3 of 10 Sqaudron carries out aircraft pre flight checks.
(Date taken: 10 October 2009)
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Suppliers, Leading Aircraftman Jay Aird (driving forklift) and Corporal Dion Hyland unloading equipment for the Exercise.
(Date taken: 10 October 2009)
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Flight Lieutenant Dale Hooper holds his son Thomas up to get a better look at a 3 Squadron F/A-18 cockpit during family day at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth.
(Date taken: 11 October 2009)
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Flight Lieutenant Michael Leonard a Pilot with 3 Squadron explains to visiting children of defence members posted to Malaysia, the ins and outs of being a fighter pilot.
(Date taken: 11 October 2009)
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Flight Lieutenant Michael Leonard a Pilot with 3 Squadron signs some posters for visiting children, of defence members posted to Malaysia, at family day.
(Date taken: 11 October 2009)
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Flight Lieutenant Michael Leonard a Pilot with 3 Squadron explains to visiting children Natasha Robinson and Sebastian Anderson the finer points of the F/A-18.
(Date taken: 11 October 2009)
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Flight Lieutenant Michael Leonard a Pilot with 3 Squadron lifts up Jemma Moorcroft to look down the tailpipe of a 3 Squadron F/A-18.
(Date taken: 11 October 2009)
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Air Commander Australia, Air Vice-Marshal Mark Skidmore, inspects Malaysian Air Force Personnel during an honour guard on his entry to Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth.
(Date taken: 12 October 2009)
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Visit by Air Commander Australia (ACAUST), Air Vice-Marshal Mark Skidmore to Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth.
(Date taken: 13 October 2009)
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Squadron Leader Simon Ashworth, Executive Officer of 3 Squadron, explains to ACAUST some of the missions 3 Squadron have been flying during Exercise Bersama Lima 2009.
(Date taken: 13 October 2009)
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3 Squadron F/A-18 Hornet flying over the Penang Bridge that connects the island of Penang (at Gelugor) to the Malaysian mainland at Seberang Prai.
(Date taken: 14 October 2009)
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3 Squadron during refueling operations. 3 Squadron F/A-18 Hornets being refueled by a Royal Singapore Air Force C-130 Hercules Tanker.
(Date taken: 14 October 2009)
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3 Squadron Supplier, Corporal Nathan Schwarz, using a forklift to unload equipment.
(Date taken: 14 October 2009)
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3 Squadron Aircraft Technician Corporal Jason Paues during aircraft taxi before takeoff.
(Date taken: 15 October 2009)
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3 Squadron Aircraft Technician Corporal Jason Paues during aircraft taxi before takeoff.
(Date taken: 15 October 2009)
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3 Squadron Aircraft Technician Corporal Jason Paues during aircraft taxi before takeoff.
(Date taken: 15 October 2009)
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3 Squadron Aircraft Life Support Fitter Leading Aircraftman Luke Greene.
(Date taken: 15 October 2009)
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3 Squadron Aircraft Structural Fitter, Aircraftman Edmond Kasparian, is using an anti-static wand.
(Date taken: 15 October 2009)
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Royal Australian Air Force personnel and aircraft will join air, ground and naval forces from Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom for Exercise Bersama Lima 2009.
(Date taken: 15 October 2009)
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