Image Gallery 2008
13 February 2008
Ready Company Group arrive in Timor
A C-130 Hercules carrying troops and their equipment has joined those on the ground in Dili, who are working hard in support of the democratically-elected government of Timor- Leste and the United Nations.
Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed to Timor-Leste with a mission to assist the Government and the United Nations to bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese to allow them to resolve their differences democratically and peacefully.
There are approximately 1000 ADF personnel currently serving in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Police force.
Police from Australia and 24 other nations throughout the world provide security in Dili. The ADF provides support to these police operations as required.
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working alongside the ADF to assist with this mission.
| 20080212adf8239716_007 The arrival of a C-130 Hercules carrying troops and their equipment is unloaded at Dili Airport. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8239716_011 A Royal New Zealand Air Force forklift assists the arrival of a C-130 Hercules in Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8239716_016 The 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Ready Company Group disembark from a C-130 Hercules. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8239716_017 The 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Ready Company Group disembark from a C-130 Hercules. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8239716_022 Timor-Leste Battle Group Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Ben James and Regimental Sergeant Major Warrant Officer Class 1 Scott Wasson greet troops from the 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Ready Company Group from a C130 Hercules. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8239716_027 The 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Ready Company Group disembark from a C-130 Hercules carrying troops and their equipment that will join those on the ground in Dili, who are working hard in support of the democratically-elected government of Timor- Leste and the United Nations. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8239716_042 The loaded-up soldiers of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Ready Company Group disembark from a C-130 Hercules. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080212adf8239716_047 The 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Ready Company Group disembark from a C-130 Hercules. (Date taken: 12 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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