Image Gallery 2009
12 February 2009
Portuguese join Aussies for range practice in Dili
Operation ASTUTE is the ADF’s contribution in assisting to restore peace and stability to East Timor, following a request from the Government of East Timor to the Australian Government.
The ADF deployed to East Timor to assist the East Timorese Government and the United Nations bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese people.
| 20090207adf8262658_018 Australian Army Captain Mark Smith instructs Portuguese Lieutenant Edwardo Mendes prior to a familiarization shoot with the F88 Austeyr rifle, in Dili, East Timor. (Date taken: 02 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090207adf8262658_028 Lieutenant Malfada Martines from the Portuguese Republic National Guard (GNR) takes aim under the watchful eye of Sergeant Adam McNamee, during a range shoot in Dili, East Timor. (Date taken: 02 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090207adf8262658_245 Australian Army Captain Mark Smith supervises Portuguese Republic National Guard Lieutenants, Edwardo Mendes, and Malfada Martines during a timed shoot with the use of a 'Pac Timer' and Australian F88 Austyer rifles, at a range practice in Dili, East Timor. (Date taken: 02 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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