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RIMPAC 2008

18 July 2008
Imagery from HMAS Anzac

HMAS ANZAC is the first of her class and a modern warship, capable of operating in a multi-threat environment. ANZAC’s design is based on the German Meko 200 Class that uses modular construction methods.

ANZAC is fitted with an advanced package of air surveillance radars; hull mounted sonar and electronic support systems that interface with state-of-the-art weapons systems. ANZAC’s armament comprises a five-inch gun, Harpoon missiles, Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles (ESSM) and ship launched Torpedoes. Multi-role Sikorsky S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopters can be embarked to enhance anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities.

ANZAC is the third Royal Australian Navy ship to carry the name of an Australian legend.

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The crew of HMAS ANZAC sails from Pearl Harbour, destined for extensive combined operations at sea with the participating nations during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

(Date taken: 08 July 2008)
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Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008 under way as HMAS ANZAC heads out of Pearl Harbour Naval Station for extensive combined operations at sea with the participating nations.

(Date taken: 02 July 2008)
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The USS CHUNG HOON is stationed off the starboard side of HMAS ANZAC as the combined operations at sea begin during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

(Date taken: 02 July 2008)
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HMAS ANZAC Sub Lieutenant Will Hartridge checks and adjusts his range finder before the ship moves into a blackout phase during sea operations as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

(Date taken: 09 July 2008)
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The USS CHUNG HOON along side HMAS SUCCESS during a replenishment at sea task as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

(Date taken: 09 July 2008)
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HMAS SUCCESS leads the way as USS CHUNG HOON (right) falls in behind the Australian vessel during the extensive combined operations at sea during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

(Date taken: 10 July 2008)
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HMAS SUCCESS leads the way as USS CHUNG HOON (center) and HMCS REGINA (right) fall in behind the Australian vessel during the extensive combined operations at sea during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

(Date taken: 10 July 2008)
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The USS CHUNG HOON is stationed off the port bow of HMAS ANZAC as the combined operations at sea continue during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

(Date taken: 12 July 2008)
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A Canadian Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat from the HMCS REGINA moves along side HMAS ANZAC to drop off a couple of Canadian sailors for the day cross decking between ships, as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

(Date taken: 12 July 2008)
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