Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
09 August 2004
Iraqi Olympic Team
The Australian Defence Force has flown the Iraqi Olympic team from Baghdad to start their journey to the Athens Olympic Games, Defence Minister Robert Hill and Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer announced today. A Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft lifted the 48-member team from Baghdad International Airport amid tight security earlier today. The team was flown to meet connecting flights into the 2004 Olympic city under Operation Iraqi Spirit.
Read Ministerial release: Australians Assist Iraqi Olympic Dream
| Members of the Iraqi Olympic team board a C-130 provided by the Royal Australian Air Force August 8, at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq, on their way to the upcoming Olympic Games in Athens. The Australians also provided helmets and protective vests for the Iraqi athletes. (Date taken: 08 August 2004) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| A member of the Iraqi Olympic Team gets fitted with a helmet made available by the Australian Defence Force as he boards a C-130 provided by the Royal Australian Air Force. 48 Iraqi athletes are participating in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens which begin later this month. (Date taken: 08 August 2004) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| A member of the Iraqi Olympic Team tries on a protective vest, which was provided by the Australian Defence Force, before boarding a C-130. (Date taken: 08 August 2004) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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