RIMPAC 2008
22 July 2008 The ship is capable of day and night Replenishment at Sea (RAS) to ships alongside and concurrently by her embarked helicopter to other ships in company via Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP). Four main RAS stations are fitted, two of which have dual functions and can be used to transfer either fuel or solid cargo. The RAS system is designed to cope with the extreme demands caused by ship motion in rough weather and varying sea states. HMAS SUCCESS thus enables RAN fleet units to operate with a greater degree of flexibility and independence from shore support. |
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| 20080714adf8185016_0047 An Australian Sea King helicopter lifts off HMAS SUCCESS during flying operations in the Pacific as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2008. (Date taken: 14 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080714adf8185016_0048 An Australian Sea King helicopter lifts off HMAS SUCCESS during flying operations in the Pacific as part of the extensive combined operations at sea for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2008. (Date taken: 14 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080715adf8185016_0001 An Australian Sea King helicopter sits on the deck of HMAS SUCCESS as the ground crew from the Nowra based 817 Squadron prepare the aircraft for flying operations as part of the extensive combined operations at sea for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2008. (Date taken: 15 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080715adf8185016_0011 An Australian Sea King helicopter sits on the deck of HMAS SUCCESS as the ground crew from the Nowra based 817 Squadron prepare the aircraft for flying operations as part of the extensive combined operations at sea for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2008. (Date taken: 15 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080715adf8185016_0012 Able Seaman Air Technician Avionics Zac Kingma on the flight deck of HMAS SUCCESS during flying stations as part of the extensive combined operations at sea for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2008. (Date taken: 15 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080715adf8185016_0019 An Australian Sea King helicopter sits on the deck of HMAS SUCCESS as the ground crew from the Nowra based 817 Squadron complete a foreign object damage (FOD) check, as they prepare the aircraft for flying operations during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2008. (Date taken: 15 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080715adf8185016_0037 An Australian Sea King helicopter crewman checks the aircraft winch before takeoff during flying operations as part of the extensive combined operations at sea for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2008. (Date taken: 15 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080715adf8185016_0060 Flight deck marshaller Leading Seaman Air Technician Avionics William Carter gives the all clear for lift off as an Australian Sea King helicopter takes off from HMAS SUCCESS during flying operations. As part of the extensive combined operations at sea for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2008. (Date taken: 15 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080715adf8185016_0064 Flight deck marshaller Leading Seaman Air Technical Avionics technician, William Carter signals to an Australian Sea King helicopter takes off from HMAS SUCCESS during flying operations. As part of the extensive combined operations at sea for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2008. (Date taken: 15 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080715adf8185016_0091 An Australian Sea King helicopter during flying operations as part of the extensive combined operations at sea for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2008. (Date taken: 15 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080715adf8185016_0098 An Australian Sea King helicopter during flying operations as part of the extensive combined operations at sea for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2008. (Date taken: 15 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080715adf8185016_0100 An Australian Sea King helicopter prepares to land on HMAS SUCCESS during flying operations as part of the extensive combined operations at sea for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2008. (Date taken: 15 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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