Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
09 May 2005
HMAS Tobruk offloading cargo of Australian Light Armoured Vehicles
HMAS TOBRUK is currently force assigned to Operation CATALYST, the Australian Defence Force's Contribution to the security, rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq.
Specifically, the ship is providing a sealift capability transporting vehicles and equipment for the Australian Army Al Muthanna Task Group.
| 2005059ran8099864_065 e HMAS TOBRUK offloads its embarked cargo of Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAV's) in the MEAO. These vehicles will form part of the Al Muthanna Task Group based in southern Iraq. (Date taken:18 Apil 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 2005059ran8099864_154 e Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAV's) in the MEAO. These vehicles will form part of the Al Muthanna Task Group based in southern Iraq. Deep Caption (Date taken:18 Apil 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| CFLCC crane lift 2 An onboard crane lifts an Australian Light Armored Vehicle during offloading operations aboard the HMAS Tobruk in the MEAO. HMAS Tobruk offloaded 20 Australian Light Armored Vehicles, 20 boxes of bar armor and 12 personnel with the Al Muthana Task Group. (Date taken: 18 April 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| CFLCC container 1 With the help of Australian sailors, a crane maneuvers a shipping container being offloaded from the HMAS Tobruk in the MEAO. HMAS Tobruk offloaded 20 Australian Light Armored Vehicles, 20 boxes of bar armor and 12 personnel with the Al Muthana Task Group. (Date taken: 18 April 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| CFLCC brassard A closeup of the brassard worn by an Australian soldier aboard the HMAS Tobruk, which offloaded 20 Australian Light Armored Vehicles, 20 boxes of bar armor and 12 personnel with the Al Muthana Task Group. (Date taken: 18 April 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| CFLCC crane lift 3 An onboard crane lifts an Australian Light Armored Vehicle during offloading operations aboard the HMAS Tobruk in the MEAO. HMAS Tobruk offloaded 20 Australian Light Armored Vehicles, 20 boxes of bar armor and 12 personnel with the Al Muthana Task Group. (Date taken: 18 April 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| CFLCC crane lift A crane lifts an Australian Light Armored Vehicle during offloading operations aboard the HMAS Tobruk in the MEAO. HMAS Tobruk offloaded 20 Australian Light Armored Vehicles, 20 boxes of bar armor and 12 personnel with the Al Muthana Task Group. (Date taken: 18 April 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| CFLCC hold 1 Australian sailors connect lifting straps to an Australian Light Armored Vehicle during offloading operations aboard the HMAS Tobruk in the MEAO. HMAS Tobruk offloaded 20 Australian Light Armored Vehicles, 20 boxes of bar armor and 12 personnel with the Al Muthana Task Group. (Date taken: 18 April 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| CFLCC hold 3 An onboard crane lifts an Australian Light Armored Vehicle from the hold of HMAS Tobruk during offloading operations in the MEAO. HMAS Tobruk offloaded 20 Australian Light Armored Vehicles, 20 boxes of bar armor and 12 personnel with the Al Muthana Task Group. (Date taken: 18 April 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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