Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
08 September 2005
RAAF C-130 Detachment in Iraq
The C-130 detachment of about 150 personnel provide intra-theatre air lift and sustainment support in the Middle East, with two transport aircraft, ground crew and other support elements as part of Operation CATALYST.
Operation CATALYST is the ADF's contribution to the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Iraq. Operation CATALYST commenced on July 16, 2003 and currently comprises 1400 ADF personnel. Operation CATALYST runs concurrently with Operation SLIPPER, Australia's contribution to the fight against international terorism.
| 20050816adf8243116_023 Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Hugh McQuine removes the engine intake blocks as part of his duties preparing a C-130 for a mission. (Date taken: 16 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050816adf8243116_037 Ground crew on early work duties to prepare a C-130 for its next mission. (Date taken: 16 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050816adf8243116_053 Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Adam Bentley going through the pre-takeoff maintenence on a C-130. (Date taken: 16 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050816adf8243116_067 C-130 ground crew work tent entry area - a little home away from home with some Australian customization. (Date taken: 16 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050816adf8243116_092 The C-130 detachment of about 150 personnel provide intra-theatre air lift and sustainment support in the Middle East, with two transport aircraft, ground crew and other support elements as part of Operation CATALYST. (Date taken: 16 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050816adf8243116_097 The C-130 detachment of about 150 personnel provide intra-theatre air lift and sustainment support in the Middle East, with two transport aircraft, ground crew and other support elements as part of Operation CATALYST. (Date taken: 16 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050816adf8243116_122 Corporal (CPL) Brendan Swyny starts the towing tractor required to position a C-130 for takeoff. (Date taken: 16 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050816adf8243116_134 The C-130 detachment of about 160 personnel provide intra-theatre air lift and sustainment support in the Middle East, with two transport aircraft, ground crew and other support elements as part of Operation CATALYST. (Date taken: 16 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050816adf8243116_137 Towing tractor pulling a C-130 forward into taxi position. (Date taken: 16 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050816adf8243116_166 Corporal (CPL) Owen Robottom on the flightline as an Australain C-130 readies for taxi. (Date taken: 16 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050817adf8243116_001 Corporal Cameron Jamieson recieves his final items of equipment prior to going on a mision with a C-130 crew. (Date taken: 17 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050817adf8243116_007 Chaplain Squadron Leader (SQNLDR) Greg McConnell prior to embarking on the scheduled Australian Medical Evacuation (AME) flight. (Date taken: 17 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050817adf8243116_015 Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Hugh McQuine standing by at safety stations with a wheeled fire extinguisher whilst a C-130 begins takeoff procedures. (Date taken: 17 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050817adf8243116_046 Ground crew look on as a C-130 powers up its engines for the commencement of a mission. (Date taken: 17 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050817adf8243116_103 Commander (CMDR) Katja Flaherty in the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 17 August 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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