Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
24 April 2006
Private Jacob Bruce Kovco's casket loaded onto C-130 in Baghdad
Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq.
Operation CATALYST commenced on 16 July 2003 following on from Operation Falconer.
Working with the Interim Iraqi Government, the ADF continues to contribute to Multinational Force efforts to develop a secure and stable environment in Iraq and assist national recovery programs.
Operation CATALYST currently comprises approximately 1320 Australian Defence Force personnel.
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| 20060423adf8484513_038 Private Jacob (Jake) Bruce Kovco's casket loaded onto the C-130 Hercules that will transport him from Baghdad on the first leg of his journey home. (Date taken: 23 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060423adf8484513_040 Private Jacob (Jake) Bruce Kovco's casket is loaded onto a C-130 Hercules by his mates from the Security Detachment in Baghdad. The aircraft will transport him from Baghdad on the first leg of his journey home. (Date taken: 23 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060423adf8484513_042 Brigadier Paul Symon AM, Commander of Australian Forces in the Middle East (L), and Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie AO, DSC, CSM, Vice Chief of Defence Force (R), salute as Private Jacob (Jake) Bruce Kovco's casket is loaded onto a C-130 Hercules by his mates from the Security Detachment in Baghdad. (Date taken: 23 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060423adf8484513_044 Private Jacob (Jake) Bruce Kovco's casket is loaded onto a C-130 Hercules by his mates from the Security Detachment in Baghdad. The aircraft will transport him from Baghdad on the first leg of his journey home. (Date taken: 23 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060423adf8484513_046 Private Jacob (Jake) Bruce Kovco's casket is loaded onto a C-130 Hercules by his mates from the Security Detachment in Baghdad. The aircraft will transport him from Baghdad on the first leg of his journey home. (Date taken: 23 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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