Operation ASTUTE: Image Gallery
14 June 2006
Latest imagery from Operation ASTUTE
Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to assist the Government of Timor Leste.
The Joint Task Force aims to stabilise the security situation, facilitate the evacuation of Australian and other approved foreign nationals and create a secure environment for the conduct of a successful dialogue to resolve the current crisis.
Approximately 2000 Australian Defence Force personnel are directly supporting the Australian Defence Force Response to the situation in Dili.
The Operation includes components from the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force, working with other Australian Government agencies to assist the Government of Timor Leste to restore peace to the nation.
| 20060610ran8098578_035 An Officer from the Royal Australian Air Force captures a sunset on the Flight Deck onboard HMAS TOBRUK at anchor off the coast of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 10 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060611ran8098578_003 Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment secure their weapons and ammunition, as they arrive onboard HMAS TOBRUK to take advantage of the "Hotel" like services offered after spending three weeks patrolling the streets of Dili. (Date taken: 10 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060611ran8098578_006 Private Ian Mackay from the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment secures his weapon and ammunition, as 2RAR arrive onboard HMAS TOBRUK to take advantage of the "Hotel" like services offered after spending three weeks patrolling the streets of Dili. (Date taken: 10 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060611ran8098578_010 Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment line the servery of the ships galley as 2RAR arrive onboard HMAS TOBRUK to take advantage of the "Hotel" like services offered after spending three weeks patrolling the streets of Dili. (Date taken: 10 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060611ran8098578_013 Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment line the servery of the ships galley as Able Seaman Cook Allecia Stevenson serves up hot meals from the galley, as 2RAR arrive onboard HMAS TOBRUK to take advantage of the "Hotel" like services offered after spending three weeks patrolling the streets of Dili. (Date taken: 10 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060611ran8098578_019 Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment enjoy their first hot meals from the ships galley, as 2RAR arrive onboard HMAS TOBRUK to take advantage of the "Hotel" like services offered after spending three weeks patrolling the streets of Dili. (Date taken: 10 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060611ran8098578_025 Members from ships company and Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment enjoy a "Hands to Bathe" from the stern door of HMAS TOBRUK, as 2RAR take advantage of the "Hotel" like services offered after spending three weeks patrolling the streets of Dili. (Date taken: 10 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060611ran8098578_030 Members from ships company and Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment enjoy a "Hands to Bathe" from the stern door of HMAS TOBRUK, as 2RAR take advantage of the "Hotel" like services offered after spending three weeks patrolling the streets of Dili. (Date taken: 10 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060611ran8098578_035 Members from ships company and Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment enjoy a "Hands to Bathe" from the stern door of HMAS TOBRUK, as 2RAR take advantage of the "Hotel" like services offered after spending three weeks patrolling the streets of Dili. (Date taken: 10 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060611ran8098578_039_th.jpg Members from ships company and Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment enjoy a "Hands to Bathe" from the stern door of HMAS TOBRUK, as 2RAR take advantage of the "Hotel" like services offered after spending three weeks patrolling the streets of Dili. (Date taken: 10 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060611ran8098578_048 The ships RHIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) departs HMAS TOBRUK for a run into Dili Wharf during Operation ASTUTE. From left; Able Seaman Bosuns Mate Clayton Byrne, Able Seaman Bosuns Mate Chris Gamble and Leading Seaman Marine Technician Andrew Swaddle. (Date taken: 10 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060611ran8098578_056 Able Seaman Marine Technician Tristan Lawson (L) and Seaman Electronics Technician Nigel Mack from HMAS TOBRUK, patrol the Dili Wharf Precinct as part of their Force Protection duties during Operation Satute (Date taken: 10 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060611ran8098578_060 The ships RHIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) departs the Dili Wharf for a return run to HMAS TOBRUK after picking up the ships Navigator during Operation ASTUTE. From left; Leading Seaman Marine Technician Andrew Swaddle, Able Seaman Bosuns Mate Clayton Byrne, Able Seaman Bosuns Mate Chris Gamble and Lieutenant Brendan Horn. (Date taken: 10 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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