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22 July 2009
HMAS Kanimbla and USS Essex

HMAS KANIMBLA's Sea King helicopter, Shark 10, plays a key role in the transportation of personnel and stores during Exercise Talisman Saber 09. Exercise Talisman Saber is a joint Australian/US exercise, held every second year to ensure currency and interoperability between the Defence forces of the two nations.


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Shark 10, launches from the deck of HMAS KANIMBLA, heading to Rockhampton QLD, to transfer five Australian Parliamentarians back to the ship for participation in the Australian Defence Force Personnel Exchange Program (ADFPEP).

(Date taken: 16 July 2009)
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HMAS KANIMBLA's Stern cargo door, open and ready to transfer vehicles to a Landing Craft Medium (LCM8).

(Date taken: 16 July 2009)
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Seaman Communications and Information Systems Kane DeFreitas stands on the flag deck of HMAS KANIMBLA during Officer of the Watch Manoeuvres (OOWMANS).

(Date taken: 17 July 2009)
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Seaman Communications and Information Systems Melaine Schinkel hoist naval flags onboard HMAS KANIMBLA as she manoeuvers in company with HMAS MANOORA during Officer of the Watch Manoeuvers (OOWMANS).

(Date taken: 17 July 2009)
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HMAS MANOORA alters course to Starboard during Officer of the Watch Manoeuvres (OOWMANS) with HMAS KANIMBLA during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.

(Date taken: 17 July 2009)
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Seaman Boatswains Mate (SMNBM) Tara Riley (Left) takes the helm of HMAS KANIMBLA during Officer of the Watch Manoeuvers while SMNBM Megan Carlson watches on, waiting her turn to take the helm.

(Date taken: 20 July 2009)
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Seaman Boatswains Mate Tara Riley takes the helm of HMAS KANIMBLA during Officer of the Watch Manoeuvers.

(Date taken: 17 July 2009)
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Communication and Information System Sailors clear the flag hoist on HMAS KANIMBLA while conducting Officer of the Watch Manoeuvres.

(Date taken: 17 July 2009)
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USS ESSEX, a Wasp Class, Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) conducts flying operations off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.

(Date taken: 17 July 2009)
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USS ESSEX, a Wasp Class, Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) conducts flying operations off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.

(Date taken: 17 July 2009)
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USS ESSEX, a Wasp Class, Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) conducts flying operations off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.

(Date taken: 17 July 2009)
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USS ESSEX, a Wasp Class, Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) conducts flying operations off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.

(Date taken: 17 July 2009)
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A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) from USS ESSEX conducting amphibious operations during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.

(Date taken: 17 July 2009)
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USS ESSEX, a Wasp Class, Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) conducts flying operations off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.

(Date taken: 17 July 2009)
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USS ESSEX, a Wasp Class, Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) conducts flying operations off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.

(Date taken: 17 July 2009)
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An AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet lands on USS ESSEX, a Wasp Class, Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.

(Date taken: 17 July 2009)
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An AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet lands on USS ESSEX, a Wasp Class, Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.

(Date taken: 17 July 2009)
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USS ESSEX a Wasp Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) conducts amphibious operations with a US Navy Hovercraft, off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.

(Date taken: 17 July 2009)
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