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PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP

20 July 2010
King Neptune Visits ADF Members on USN Mercy

Australian Defence Force personnel join in with the 'crossing the line' ceremony activities with United States military and civilian personnel while crossing the equator into the south.
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Sappers Andrew Duncan (left) and Anthony Douglas from 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment pass dyed spaghetti in the pasta challenge during the 'crossing the line' ceremony, as United States Naval Ship Mercy crosses the equator into the southern hemisphere during Pacific Partnership 2010.

(Date taken: 11 July 2010)
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Sapper Casey Andrew from 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment swims through an inflatable life raft on United States Naval Ship Mercy while crossing the equator into the Southern Hemisphere during Pacific Partnership 2010.

(Date taken: 11 July 2010)
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Specialist Physician, Squadron Leader David Cooksley from RAAF Townsville (third from left) dances with partner nation personnel during the 'crossing the line' ceremony, whilst crossing the equator into the Southern Hemisphere during Pacific Partnership 2010.

(Date taken: 11 July 2010)
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Specialist Physician, Squadron Leader David Cooksley from RAAF Townsville(centre) with partner nation personnel during the 'crossing the line' ceremony, whilst crossing the equator into the Southern Hemisphere during Pacific Partnership 2010.

(Date taken: 11 July 2010)
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