Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
01 August 2007
ANZAC rapt with curious visitor
The young raptor, believed to be a juvenile female Gyr Falcon, decided to join HMAS ANZAC on patrol in the Northern Persian Gulf.
HMAS ANZAC is a Royal Australian Navy Anzac Class frigate that provides an ongoing contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq. HMAS ANZAC assits with protecting Iraq's offshore export oil terminals and monitoring, intercepting and boarding vessels suspected of illegally trafficking cargo that diverts funds from the Iraqi economy.
There are currently 180 crew members onboard HMAS ANZAC.
| 20070707_ran8210414_001 Harry the Hawk (actually a Falcon) dropped in to help HMAS ANZAC's bridge crew keep lookout during ANZAC's first patrol in the Northern Persian Gulf. Pictured is Seaman Bosun's Mate Ashley Shirley and 'Harry'. (Date taken: 07 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070707_ran8210414_002 Able Seaman Steward Alana Caldwell and 'Harry the Hawk'. (Date taken: 07 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070707_ran8210414_003 Petty Officer Bosun Adam Ritche with 'Harry the Hawk', who dropped in to help HMAS ANZAC's bridge crew keep lookout during ANZAC's first patrol in the Northern Persian Gulf. (Date taken: 07 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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