An AP-3C Orion from RAAF Base Edinburgh deployed to the Republic of Korea from the 13th to 14th October, to provide over-head maritime support for Exercise Eastern Endeavour. An 11 Squadron Crew practiced handover/takeover procedures in a multi-national environment with Navy personnel from the United States and the Republic of Korea.
Exercise Eastern Endeavour is a Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) maritime interdiction exercise, which was hosted by the Republic of Korea in the south-eastern port city of Busan. There are currently 96 member countries in the Proliferation Security Initiative committed to cooperating practically to stop illicit trafficking in weapons of mass destruction-related materials and their delivery systems.
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Commanding Officer of 11 Squadron, Wing Commander Phil Champion (right) with the Commanding Officer of the Republic of Korea Navy AP-3 Orion Squadron (613 Squadron) Vice Commander Kim and 613 Squadron Executive Officer Lieutenant Commander Lee soon after landing in the Republic of Korea.
(Date taken: 11 October 2010)
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Commanding Officer of 11 Squadron, Wing Commander Phil Champion with the Commanding Officer of the Republic of Korea Navy P-3 Orion Squadron (613 Squadron) Vice Commander Kim.
(Date taken: 11 October 2010)
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No.11 Squadron Technicians, Warrant Officer Terry Kerr, Leading Aircraftman Mark Martin and Corporal Kieran Hatherly unload the AP-3C Orion after arriving at the Republic of Korea Navy Air Base in Pohang.
(Date taken: 11 October 2010)
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No.11 Squadron Commanding Officer Phil Champion with the Commanding Officer of 613 Squadron, Vice Commander Kim of the Republic of Korea Navy reminisce about past exercises whilst looking at some memorabilia on the wall inside the 613 Squadron Headquaters Building.
(Date taken: 11 October 2010)
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Executive Officers from their respective Squadrons, Squadron Leader Roy Philpott and Lieutenant Commander Kim determine who will bat first during a Softball match between No.11 Squadron and No.613 Squadron during Exercise Eastern Endeavour.
(Date taken: 12 October 2010)
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Warrant Officer Simon Koch from No.11 Squadron is ready to catch the ball during a Softball match against members of the Republic of Korea Navy during Exercise Eastern Endeavour.
(Date taken: 12 October 2010)
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No.11 Squadron member, Sergeant Michael Kowald pitches the ball during a Softball match against members of the Republic of Korea Navy during Exercise Eastern Endeavour.
(Date taken: 12 October 2010)
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No.11 Squadron member, Flight Sergeant Andrew McGough leaps in the air to take a catch during a Softball match against members of the Republic of Korea Navy during Exercise Eastern Endeavour.
(Date taken: 12 October 2010)
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Corporal Kieran Hatherly speaks with Chief Petty Officer Lee about the Avionics on board a RAAF AP-3C Orion.
(Date taken: 13 October 2010)
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Executive Officer of No.11 Squadron, Squadron Leader Roy Philpott speaks with Midshipman Kim about the Tactical Officer role on board a RAAF AP-3C Orion.
(Date taken: 13 October 2010)
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Midshipman Baek of the Republic of Korea Navy speaking with Corporal Kieran Hatherly about the Sonobouy delivery system on board a RAAF AP-3C Orion.
(Date taken: 13 October 2010)
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No.11 Squadron Airborne Electronics Analysts, Warrant Officer Brett Tassell and Warrant Officer Simon Koch, familiarize themselves with the target ships using a Janes Guide during Exercise Eastern Endeavour.
(Date taken: 14 October 2010)
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No.11 Squadron Navigator, Lieutenant Michael Palmer performs pre-flight checks prior to taking off during Exercise Eastern Endeavour.
(Date taken: 14 October 2010)
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No.11 Squadron Airborne Electronics Analyst, Warrant Officer Brett Tassell speaks with a member of the Republic of Korea Navy on a RAAF AP-3C Orion during Exercise Eastern Endeavour.
(Date taken: 14 October 2010)
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(left-to-right) Members of No.11 Squadron, Sergeant Matt Cairnduff, Sergeant Michael Kowald and Warrant Officer Brett Tassell listen in during a pre-flight brief on board an AP-3C Orion.
(Date taken: 14 October 2010)
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Republic of Korea Navy member watches on as an observer on board a RAAF AP-3C Orion during Exercise Eastern Endeavour.
(Date taken: 14 October 2010)
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11 Squadron AP-3C Orion Navigator, Leutenant Michael Palmer with Captain Kim of the Republic of Korea Navy on board a RAAF AP-3C Orion during Exercise Eastern Endeavour.
(Date taken: 14 October 2010)
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Commanding Officer of 11 Squadron, Wing Commander Phil Champion operates a sensor station on board an AP-3C Orion during Exercise Eastern Endeavour.
(Date taken: 14 October 2010)
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Warrant Officer Simon Koch operates the Star Safire during Exercise Eastern Endeavour.
(Date taken: 14 October 2010)
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