Image Gallery 2003
21 August 2003
Jimmy Rasta Weapon Surrender
Australian Federal Police and soldiers of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) were present when Malaita's Jimmy Rasta and his men surrendered their weapons and ammunition today, as part of the weapon hand back amnesty. This follows the arrest of known militant leader Harold Keke in recent days.
| JPAU15AUG03GR013a A Royal Australian Air Force Caribou waits to take off from an island runway on Malaita Island as Royal New Zealand Air Force 3 Squadron Iroquois lift off. (Date taken: 15 August 2003) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| JPAU15AUG03GR030a A RAMSI member, Private (PTE) Ben Beasley, 22 years of Fairfield Waters, Townsville, Qld was at the service. Ben's home town is Merimbula, NSW. (Date taken: 15 August 2003) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| JPAU15AUG03GR044a RAMSI member, Private (PTE) Dean Colebrook, 32 years of West End, Townsville, Qld. Dean is a member of the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Charlie Company (2RAR C COY). Dean is sitting and chatting with locals after the ceremony had concluded. (Date taken: 15 August 2003) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| JPAU15AUG03GR052a A small local boy gives his thumbs up of approval at the weapon surrender. (Date taken: 15 August 2003) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| JPAU15AUG03GR109a RAMSI member Major Charles Weller, 34 years of North Ward, Townsville, Qld. Charles is the Chief of Staff of the Combined Military Component of the RAMSI. He was at the gun hand back today and spent some time with the local kids. (Date taken: 15 August 2003) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| JPAU15AUG03GR160a RAMSI member Warrant Officer Class One Steve Doyle, 29 years of Rasmussen, Townsville, Qld Steve is the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of the Combined Military Component of RAMSI. His role as the RSM is with the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR). (Date taken: 15 August 2003) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| JPAU15AUG03GR179a As small local boy gives his thumbs up of approval at the weapon surrender. (Date taken: 15 August 2003) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| JPAU15AUG03GR244a Jimmy Rasta, wearing wrap-around sunglasses and 7.62 calibre link slung over his shoulder, for his MAG 58 machine gun, at the weapon hand in service today. (Date taken: 15 August 2003) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| JPAU15AUG03GR272a Australian Federal Police and soldiers of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) were present when Malaita's Jimmy Rasta and his men surrendered their weapons and ammunition today, as part of the weapon hand back amnesty. This follows the arrest of known militant leader Harold Keke in recent days. (Date taken: 15 August 2003) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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