Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
25 December 2005
Santa visits HMAS Ballarat in the Persian Gulf
Australian Defence Force Personnel in the Middle East are working through Christmas as part of Operation CATALYST, Australia’s contribution to the safety, reconstruction and rebuilding of Iraq.
Despite the festive season back home soldiers, sailors and Air Force personnel will stay at their posts on Christmas Day and through the New Year celebrations to guarantee force security and to continue their regular assignments.
ADF personnel from cities and towns all across Australia are serving in the Middle East region.
| 20051222adf8180462_004 Santa visits HMAS Ballarat, bringing a festive season break from routine for the crew working on Operation CATALYST in the Persian Gulf. Left to right are: Able Seaman Brendan Boyd, Santa (also known as Chief Petty Officer Dave Ellingworth), Able Seaman Shanelle Seaborn, Able Seaman Adrian Nicholls, Able Seaman Craig Roy, and Leading Seaman Jason Nicholas. (Date taken: 22 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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