Image Gallery 2008
15 May 2008
RAEME keeps wheels of Op ASTUTE turning
The Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) are not often in the limelight. However they are every bit as critical to the success of operations as the infantry in the front line. The extensive workshops in Dili are no exception, with a large vehicle fleet to maintain, consisting of everything from Landover’s to Mack trucks. In addition they maintain a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment. Armourers also maintain all weapons so they remain safe and in serviceable condition.
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.
| 20080514adf8262658_141 Royal Australian Electrical Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) - Fitter Armourer, Corporal Malcom Costello, 34 from Casual, NSW, checks the work of Craftsman (CFN) Alex Hoffensetz, 23 from Wattlegrove NSW, and CFN Kirk Matson, 22 Wattlegrove NSW, as they service a Mag 58 machine gun in their workshop. (Date taken: 14 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080514adf8262658_148 Craftsman Luke Crichton, 22 from Rockingham, WA, inspects the under carriage of an Army Landrover, as Warrant Officer Class Two Peter Skinner sticks his head in on the progress of one his troops, at the vehicle service bay in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 14 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080514adf8262658_152 Warrant Office Class Two Peter Skinner, 32 from Rockingham, WA, inspects the front hub of a Uni Mog at the vehicle service bay in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 14 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080514adf8262658_158 Private Scott Jobson, 20 from Balgownie, Woolongong NSW, works in repair parts service as he gets an oil filter out of his store for one of the many repairs and servicing that are required for all military vehicles in Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 14 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080514adf8262658_166 'MLCrysis' (Mid-Life Crysis) Craftsman, Michael Thorne, 39 from Townsville QLD, strums the gutair as Corporal Troy Cornell, 39 from Sheparton VIC, leads on vocals at their makeshift studio, which is also their office. A 'jam' helps unwind after a hard days work maintaining a fleet of military vehicles. (Date taken: 14 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080514adf8262658_175 Craftsman Joshua Brown services just one of more than 50 military vehicles requiring regualr servicing and general repairs at the vehicle service bay in the Royal Australian Electrical Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) workshop in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 14 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080514adf8262658_186 Corporal Tuchau Luu, from the Electrical Instruments and Radio (EIR) section, services an optic sight for a Para-Minimi, at the Royal Australian Electrical Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) workshops at Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 14 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080514adf8262658_187 Lance Corporal Chris Galvin, 30 from Townsville, takes a quick break from installing a new horn on a Army Landrover, in the Royal Australian Electrical Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) workshops, in Dili Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 14 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080514adf8262658_197 Recovery Mack Team, Craftsman Jamie Sargeant, 21 from Cairns, and Corporal Shaun Spohn, 25 from Townsville, lean against their work-horse, the Recovery Mack Truck, in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 14 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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