Image Gallery 2010
01 February 2010
Eyes in the Sky
Members of SCANEAGLE UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Group 6 conduct UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) operations in support of multiple elements within the Area of Operations. The UAS provides aerial Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) to a supported formation.
Members of the group are employed in numerous roles. They can specialise as an Operator (AVO), Mission Commander (MC), Ground Maintainer or Analyst. An AVO is responsible for the safe conduct of the mission, monitors the aircraft systems and operates the payload.
The Mission Commander plans the mission and ensures the supported force element receives the information and support as required. Additionally, they ensure airspace and safety procedures are adhered to, including checking for incoming weather.
The ground handling and maintenance for the group is primarily conducted by contractors. Whilst all AVO and MCs are trained in basic ground handling and maintenance, the contractors form an integral part of the team.
| 20100125adf8246638_026 Gunner Joe Hennessey from Coffs Harbour in New South Wales conducts pre flight checks on a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at Forward Operating Base Ripley. (Date taken: 25 January 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100125adf8246638_034 Gunner Joe Hennessey from Coffs Harbour in New South Wales conducts pre flight checks on a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at Forward Operating Base Ripley. (Date taken: 25 January 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100125adf8246638_117 Gunner Joe Hennessey from Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, conducts re fuel on a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at Forward Operating Base Ripley. (Date taken: 25 January 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100125adf8246638_131 Gunner Joe Hennessey from Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, conducts pre flight checks on a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at Forward Operating Base Ripley with Jason Dash from Insitu Pacific Limited. (Date taken: 25 January 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100125adf8246638_145 Gunner Joe Hennessey from Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, prepares a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for flight at Forward Operating Base Ripley with (L-R) Martin Owen and Jason Dash from Insitu Pacific Limited. (Date taken: 25 January 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100125adf8246638_168 Gunner Joe Hennessey from Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, prepares to launch a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for flight at Forward Operating Base Ripley with Jason Dash from Insitu Pacific Limited. (Date taken: 25 January 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100125adf8246638_199 Gunner Matthew Wann flys a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle from the control room at Forward Operating Base Ripley. (Date taken: 25 January 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100125adf8246638_213 Gunner John Mason from Woodend in Victoria prepares a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for flight at Forward Operating Base Ripley with (L-R) Martin Owen and Jason Dash from Insitu Pacific Limited. (Date taken: 25 January 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100125adf8246638_299 Gunner John Mason from Woodend in Victoria prepares a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for flight at Forward Operating Base Ripley. (Date taken: 25 January 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100125adf8246638_322 Gunner John Mason from Woodend in Victoria lauches a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at Forward Operating Base Ripley. (Date taken: 25 January 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100125adf8246638_370 A Unmanned Aerial Vehicle being recovered at Forward Operating Base Ripley. (Date taken: 25 January 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100125adf8246638_372 Gunner John Mason from Woodend in Victoria recovers a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at Forward Operating Base Ripley. (Date taken: 25 January 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100125adf8246638_374 Gunner John Mason from Woodend in Victoria recovers a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at Forward Operating Base Ripley with Jason Dash from Insitu Pacific Limited. (Date taken: 25 January 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100125adf8246638_375 Gunner John Mason from Woodend in Victoria recovers a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at Forward Operating Base Ripley with Jason Dash from Insitu Pacific Limited. (Date taken: 25 January 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100125adf8246638_381 Gunner John Mason from Woodend in Victoria with a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle after the recovery at Forward Operating Base Ripley. (Date taken: 25 January 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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