Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
20 August 2007
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle on patrol in Iraq
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems have been deployed to Iraq for reconnaissance and surveillance missions.
The UAV is designed for tactical close-range surveillance and reconnaissance missions, as well as force protection and perimeter security duties, and can transmit imagery in real-time using a tactical data link.
Approximately 515 personnel, drawn mostly from Darwin's 1st Brigade, make up the Overwatch Battle Group (West) - Three (OBG(W)-3).
The Battle Group is helping the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and Provincial Governments build a secure and stable Iraq.
OBG(W)-3 operates in the Al Muthanna and Dhi Qar provinces as part of the Multi National Force - Iraq (MNF-I).
| 20070718adf8216094_001 Bombadier Greg Hunt gives the thumbs up after recovering the Scan Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at Camp Terendak in Iraq. (Date taken: 18 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070805adf8094997_004 Warrant Officer Class Two Toresten Chudziak (left) with Brad Cottel (right) from BOEING Australia discuss mission tactics in the Scan Eagle Office located at Camp Terendak, Iraq. (Date taken: 18 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070805adf8094997_014 Warrant Officer Class Two Toresten Chudziak (front) at the Mission Commanders Desk with Brad Cottel (back) who is the Air Vehicle Operator from BOEING Australia during a mission in the Scan Eagle Office located at Camp Terendak, Iraq. (Date taken: 18 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070805adf8094997_016 Warrant Officer Class Two Toresten Chudziak inspects the engine module of a Scan Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) prior to launch. (Date taken: 18 July 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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