Aceh relief pictured in new book

BOOK LAUNCHED: LSPH Bill Louys with his 230-page book about the ADF’s involvement in Operation Sumatra Assist. Photo: ABPH Helen Franks

 

Navy photographers have recorded the ADF’s humanitarian aid efforts in Aceh by the publication of a pictorial book to commemorate the event.

Titled, Aceh – The Australian Defence Force’s Tsunami Relief Mission, the publication was compiled by LSPH Guillaume (Bill) Louys and contains 230 pages of our Tri Service involvement in the relief Operation Sumatra Assist.

“The inspiration for the book came from my desire to remember the relief mission and our loss of nine Defence personnel in the crash of Seaking Shark 02 from HMAS Kanimbla,” LSPH Louys said.

Contributions to the book were from Navy photographers deployed in HMAS Kanimbla during the period December 31,
2004 – April 26, 2005. Photos from members of the ship’s company, and 1st Joint Public Affairs Unit are also included.

CMDR Stephen Woodall and CMDR George McGuire who were Commanding Officers
of HMAS Kanimbla during the Aceh event both contributed their stories to the book.

LEUT Fenn Kemp, the public affairs officer onoard HMAS Kanimbla, also wrote of his experiences.
Book sales begin early this month and all proceeds from this book will be donated to the Sir David Martin Foundation.

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