Image Gallery 2007
07 March 2007
Latest Images from Operation ANODE
In May 2006, the 25th/49th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment (25/49RQR), an infantry unit with 7 Brigade, was advised that it was to prepare soldiers for deployment to the Solomon Islands.
Expressions of interest were canvassed from members of both 25/49 RQR and 9RQR (also a Brisbane-based 7 Brigade unit)
25/49 RQR recruiting includes Brisbane, Toowoomba, Dalby, Roma, Stanthorpe, Wondai, Warwick and Gatton.
9RQR includes Brisbane, Logan Lea, Caboolture, Yandina, Gympie, Maryborough and Bundaberg.
The deployment on Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands represents an exceptional opportunity for Reserve soldiers to deploy on an actual operation and utilise the skills and knowledge they have acquired during their Reserve service. Operation ANODE is the name of the Australian Defence Force's contribution to the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). The mission began in 2003 at the request of the Solomon Islands' Government.
Australian soldiers, along with soldiers from three other Pacific nations, are supporting police from a total of 16 Pacific nations (including Australian Federal Police) as they back up the Solomon Islands' Police Force in its task of restore law and order.
| 20070223adf8239716_001 Warrant Officer Class 1 Owen Williams, at Forward Operation Base "Telekom" in Honiara, Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 07 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_013 Private Joe Tuilovoni (25th/49 RQR) patrols through the main market area of Honiara as part of the Operation ANODE contingent of Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). (Date taken: 07 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_015 Private Castray, Bravo Company, 25th/49th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment (25/49 RQR) takes time out from patrolling to speak to a Solomon Island man outside the Honiara markets. (Date taken: 07 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_022 Corporal Joe Crichton guides his section though a routine patrol at the Honiara markets. (Date taken: 07 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_024 Private Castray, Bravo Company, 25th/49th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment (25/49 RQR) takes time out from patrolling to speak to a Solomon Island man outside the Honiara markets. (Date taken: 07 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_025 Victor Robb from the Australian Federal Police contingent speaks to Captain Garth Williams and Corporal Mike McSweeney in Honiara, Solomon Island whilst deployed on Operation ANODE. Soldiers from conduct regular patrols throughout the local areas of Honiara. (Date taken: 07 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_029 Lance Corporal Trembath (front) and Private Castray conduct a patrol through the streets of Honiara, Solomon Island. (Date taken: 07 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_030 Private Castray, Bravo Company, 25th/49th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment moves through the street of Honiara whilst on patrol on Operation ANODE in the Solomon Island as part of the RAMIS Contingent. (Date taken: 07 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_031 Soldiers on Operation ANODE await orders before setting off on patrol on the streets of Honiara. (Date taken: 23 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_036 Private Head is interviewed by Army Newspaper reporter Corporal Mike McSweeney whilst on patrol in the streets of Honiara, Solomon Island as part of his deployment on Operation ANODE. (Date taken: 23 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_040 Private John Donaldson, 25th/49th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment (25/49RQR), maintains communications with the sections on patrol on the streets of Honiara, Solomon Island as a member of Operation ANODE. (Date taken: 23 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_043 Private Luke Barrett soldiers conduct regular patrols throughout the local areas of Honiara. Greeting the local Solomon Islanders and working closely with the Participation Police Force (PPF- Solomon Island Police Force) to help maintain security to the community. Soldiers conduct regular patrols throughout the local areas of Honiara. (Date taken: 23 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_044 Lance Corporal Huston. Soldiers conduct regular patrols throughout the local areas of Honiara, greeting the local Solomon Islanders and working closely with the Participation Police Force (PPF- Solomon Island Police Force) to help maintain security to the community. (Date taken: 23 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_045 Private Ben Saal of 25th/49th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment (25/49RQR), is currently on Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 23 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_050 Private Zalewski, 25th/49th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment(25/49RQR), who is currently serving on Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 23 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_051 Warrant Officer Craig Rickards (Company Sergent Major), currently serving on Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 23 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_052 Private Dane Sanders conducting a patrol throughout the local areas of Honiara, greeting the local Solomon Islanders and working closely with the Participation Police Force (PPF- Solomon Island Police Force) to help maintain security to the community. (Date taken: 23 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070223adf8239716_057 Captain Garth Williams, currently serving on Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 23 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070224adf8239716_001 Private Nick Bambrick, currently serving on Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 24 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070224adf8239716_002 Corporal Scott Gardiner (Company Medic), currently serving on Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 24 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070224adf8239716_005 Private Shane O'Mara, currently serving on Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 24 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070224adf8239716_009 Private John O'Keefe, currently serving on Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 24 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070224adf8239716_010 (L-R) Corporal Mike McSweeney (Army Newspaper) and Corporal Hamish Paterson (1JPAU) conduct interviews of the soldiers deployed on Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 24 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070224adf8239716_011 Private Micheal Litchfield, currently serving on Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 24 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070224adf8239716_029 Captain Grahame Palmer (25th/49) provides entertainment for the local kids with his camera, outside Forward Operation Base in Honiara, Solomon Island. (Date taken: 24 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070225adf8239716_003 Private Purdon from 7 Section 3 Platoon maintains communication while conducting regular patrols throughout the local areas of Honiara. (Date taken: 25 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070225adf8239716_012 Soldiers from 7 Section conduct regular patrols throughout the local areas of Honiara. (Date taken: 25 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070225adf8239716_015 (L-R) Private Luke Barrett, Lance Corporal Juillerat and Private Greg Zalawski enjoy a Solomon Island coconut drink whilst conducting regular patrols throughout the local areas of Honiara. (Date taken: 25 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070225adf8239716_031 Private Luke Barrett purchases a coconut from the local market trader, which helps gain the trust of the local Solomon Islanders. Soldiers from 7 Section conduct regular patrols throughout the local areas of Honiara. (Date taken: 25 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070225adf8239716_038 Lance Corporal Andrew Magann moves his sectin through the Honiara wharf. Soldiers from 7 Section conduct regular patrols throughout the local areas of Honiara. (Date taken: 25 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070225adf8239716_040 Lance Corporal Andrew Magann, Private Dane Sanders (forground) and Private Huntress (background) on patrol at Honiara wharf. Soldiers from 7 Section conduct regular patrols throughout the local areas of Honiara. (Date taken: 25 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070225adf8239716_044 (L-R) Private Purdon, Private Michael Litchfield and their Officer Commanding Major Andrew Williams interact with the local community at the Honiara Wharf on a routine patrol in the Solomon Islands as part of Operation ANODE. (Date taken: 25 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070225adf8239716_047 Corporal Robert McIntyre interacts with the local people, maintaining trust with the Solomon Islanders. Soldiers from conduct regular patrols throughout the local areas of Honiara. (Date taken: 25 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070226adf8239716_001 Local children on the jetty from the island of Bina off the Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 26 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070226adf8239716_004 Private Jason Hamilton-Smith with Phil (retired Chief of Solomon Police) from the Island of Bina, off the Solomon Islands. Here he serves up fresh pineapple to the soldiers of 12B, 2 Platoon on a visit to his island as part of Operation ANODE. (Date taken: 26 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070226adf8239716_012 Private Mark Whiting, 12A 2 Platoon, Combat Team Southern Cross entertains the children of Bina, Solomon Islands on a visit to meet and greet the local communities as part of Operation ANODE. (Date taken: 26 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070226adf8239716_014 Greg, of Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Island (RAMSI), conducts visits to local communities with the soldiers deployed on Operation ANODE. (Date taken: 26 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070226adf8239716_017 Private Rowen Bell is shown a carving from a local village on a routine patrol as part of Operation ANODE. (Date taken: 26 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070226adf8239716_028 Privates Mark Whiting and Private Adam Wood with a local islander. Platoon members arrived in Auki via the RAMSI Police boat ‘Jackpot’ and air assets to take over from the outgoing New Zealand platoon. (Date taken: 26 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070226adf8239716_069 Corporal Andrew Morris, 2 Platoon, Combat Team Southern Cross, meets the local kids whilst conducting a routine patrol as part of Operation ANODE. (Date taken: 26 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070226adf8239716_080 Patrol team from 2 Platoon, Combat Team Southern Cross, in Auki. (Date taken: 26 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070226adf8239716_090 Corporal Andrew Morris chats to the local kids on patrol in the village of Auki. (Date taken: 26 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070226adf8239716_102 Private Luke Aimes (interpreter, 25/49 RQR) speaks to one of the village elders on a patrol in the Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 26 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070226adf8239716_103 (L-R) Private Luke Aimes, Captain Garth Williams and Sergeant Jamie McDonald prove popular with children near Auki on the island of Maliata in the Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 26 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070228adf8239716_001 Combat Team Southern Cross being extracted from the island of Maliata back to Honiara in the Solomon Islands as part of their deployment on Operation ANODE. (Date taken: 28 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070228adf8239716_003 2 Platoon, Combat Team Southern Cross, being extracted from the island of Maliata back to Honiara in the Solomon Islands as part of their deployment on Operation ANODE. (Date taken: 28 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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