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RIMPAC 2008

18 July 2008
RIMPAC 08 VADM Locklear USN visits HMAS Anzac

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

HMAS Anzacis 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. HMAS 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.

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

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United States Aircrew check that it is safe to land as their Seahawk helicopter hovers above the deck of HMAS Anzac during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

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"Cleared to Land" as a United States Seahawk helicopter comes in to land on HMAS Anzac during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

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A United States Seahawk helicopter prepares to land on the deck of HMAS Anzac during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

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The fight deck team of HMAS Anzac work fast to get a United States Seahawk helicopter lashed down before the passenger on board can disembark.

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United States Third Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Samuel Locklear, III (left) is given a warm welcome to the bridge of HMAS Anzac by Sub Lieutenant Dean Uren (right) during a visit to the ship to meet the Commanding Officer and sailors, as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

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HMAS Anzac Navigation Officer Lieutenant Gavin Gillian (left), briefs United States Third Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Samuel Locklear, III (right) about life on the bridge of HMAS Anzac during a visit to the ship as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

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United States Third Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Samuel Locklear, III (right) is all smiles as he chats with HMAS Anzac’s Commanding Officer, Captain Stuart Mayer during a visit to the ship, as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

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United States Third Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Samuel Locklear, III (right) chats with Marine Engineering Officer, Commander Mark Crocker (left) about the ships Machinery Control Room (MCR) during a visit to the ship as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

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Petty Officer Cook, Tony James (left) shares a joke with United States Third Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Samuel Locklear, III (right) as he shows the Admiral around the galley of HMAS Anzac during a visit to the ship as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

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"Lunch Time" as a sailor from HMAS Anzac serves up lunch for the United States Third Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Samuel Locklear, III (right) during a visit to the ship as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.

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