Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
24 June 2006
Commander 158 Task Force Commodore Peter Lockwood on the sensor suite of the P3 Orion
For the second time, Australian Naval Personnel are to command Coalition efforts in the Northern Gulf.
As part of Australia's Naval contribution to the ongoing rebuilding of Iraq, Commodore Peter Lockwood and his staff of twenty one Naval Officers and specialist sailors will take charge of Task Force 158.
This Task Force is responsible for maritime security operations in the Northern Gulf waters, particularly protecting Iraq's oil terminals. These terminals are vital for the economic rebuilding of that country.
The Task Force is made up of a fleet of Coalition Vessels including HMAS Ballarat.
Australian Naval contributions to the Gulf have been an ongoing commitment since 1991.
| 20060615adf8109730_012 Warrent Officer Shaun McConville briefs Commodore Peter Lockwood (Commader Task Force 158) on the sensor suite of the P3 Orion. (Date taken: 15 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060615adf8109730_025 Flight Lieutenant Colin Holmes briefs Commodore Peter Lockwood (Commader Task Force 158) on the Radar suite of the P3 Orion. (Date taken: 15 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060615adf8109730_036 Flight Lieutenant Jesse Laroche (AC-P3 Crew Captain) discusses with Commodore Peter Lockwood (Commader Task Force 158) about the vital role that the AP-3C aircraft plays in the Middle East. (Date taken: 15 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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