Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
16 July 2007
Latest Images from Operation CATALYST
A RAAF C-130 Hercules Detachment of about 155 personnel provides intra-theatre airlift and sustainment support in the Middle East, with three transport aircraft, ground crew and other support elements. The C-130 Detachment provides support to both Operation CATALYST and Operation SLIPPER.
Operation CATALYST is the ADF's contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq. Working with the Iraqi Government, the ADF continues to contribute to Multi-National Force efforts to develop a secure and stable environment in Iraq, assist national recovery programs and facilitate the transition to Iraq self-government.
Operation SLIPPER is Australia's contribution to fighting global terrorism. Australia's contribution to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan is an important component of the Australian Government's commitment to working together with the international community to help prevent acts of terrorism around the world.
| 20070708adf8161441_001 Sergeant (SGT) Jed Lindley, an Airfield Defence Guard (ADG), is responsible for keeping the members of the RAAF C-130 Hercules Detachment in the Middle East proficient in the use of their weapons. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_002 Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) Joel Cape is in good spirits after just completing another C-130 Hercules mission in the Middle East. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_003 Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Matthew Allwood carries out 'After Flight' checks on a C-130 Hercules aircraft at night in the Middle East. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_004 A RAAF C-130 J model Hercules on the flightline at night in the Middle East. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_005 Loadmaster Warrant Officer (WOFF) Dean Flynn is pictured in 'his office' after completing a C-130 Hercules mission in the Middle East. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_006 Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Ben Lucas installs a Countermeasure Dispenser Test Set to a C-130 Hercules aircraft in the Middle East prior to loading Flares. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_007 Squadron Leader (SQNLDR) Gregory Owens is an Air Traffic Controller working in the Coalition Air Operations Command in the Middle East. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_008 Flight Sergeant (FSGT) Jean Pope supports Australian military air operations in the Middle East. She is pictured at the RAAF C-130 Hercules Detachment in the Middle East. Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_009 Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW) Tania Futcher handles all the incoming and outgoing mail at the RAAF C-130 Hercules Detachment in the Middle East. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_010 Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Michael Thomas checks a C-130 Hercules engine turbine after another successful mission in the Middle East. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_011 Corporal (CPL) Paul Rogers prepares to move cargo with an FD-70 Forklift at the RAAF C-130 Hercules Detachment in the Middle East. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_012 Corporal (CPL) Allan Wilkes services an Air-conditioning Cart at the RAAF C-130 Hercules Detachment in the Middle East. The Air-conditioning Cart pumps cool air inside the C-130 Hercules aircraft during ground maintenance. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_013 Sergeant (SGT) Stephen Smit places scales under a pallet of cargo at the RAAF C-130 Hercules Detachment in the Middle East. All cargo must be weighed before loading on to the C-130 Hercules aircraft. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_014 Members of the RAAF C-130 Detachment's Communications team pose for a group photo at their base in the Middle East. (Back Row L-R) Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Jayden Potts; LAC Therron Fahy; LAC Steve Irlam; Corporal (CPL) James Reilly; LAC Andrew Barton (Centre L-R) LAC Lucas Taylor; CPL Elissa Croker; Sergeant (SGT) Fiona Coward; CPL John Irvine (Front L-R) SGT Barry Kleinschmidt and Flight Lieutenant Jeremy Parkin. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_015 Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW) Karen Beveridge is part of the Logistics Support team at the RAAF C-130 Hercules Detachment in the Middle East. Karen keeps track of all cargo in and out of the Detachment. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_016 Sergeant (SGT) Stephen Smit (Left) and Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Paul Stubbs are part of the Logistics Support team for the RAAf C-130 Hercules Detachment in the Middle East. They are pictured preparing cargo for loading on to a C-130 Hercules aircraft. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_017 Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW) Rebecca Whiting is pictured having just completed the night shift as a Ground Operations Watchkeeper at the RAAF C-130 Hercules Detachment in the Middle East. LACW Whiting is a member of the Air Force Active Reserves, she volunteered to leave her home town of Adelong in NSW to serve a six month deployment. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_018 Corporal (CPL) James (Jimmy) Reilly, an Air Force Communications Electronic Technician, checks power levels on the Solid State Power Amplifier for the 'Gigasat', which provides communications between Australia and our forces in the Middle East. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_019 Corporal (CPL) Courtney Allford prepares to give Warrant Officer (WOFF) Greg Harrington a Flu vaccination. CPL Allford is an Air Force Advanced Medical Assistant serving with the RAAF C-130 Hercules Detachment in the Middle East. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_020 Corporal (CPL) Aspen Williams (right) and Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW) Rose Normoyle are part of the administration team that keeps the RAAF's C-130 Hercules Detachment in the Middle East running smoothly. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_021 Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Kelvin Kruse, an Air Force Electrician, is pictured working on upgrading the lighting in the RAAF C-130 Hercules Detachment's Medical Centre in the Middle East. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_022 Squadron Leader Ian Whitley is the Chaplain for the RAAF's C-130 Hercules Detachment in the Middle East. He serves as part of a team of Chaplains from the US Air Force, US Army and Royal Air Force providing support to troops in the Middle East and their families at home. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070708adf8161441_023 Corporal (CPL) Courtney Allford prepares to give Warrant Officer (WOFF) Greg Harrington a Flu vaccination. CPL Allford is an Air Force Advanced Medical Assistant serving with the RAAF C-130 Hercules Detachment in the Middle East. (Date taken:08 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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