Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
15 November 2007
Off with the mo' for Warrant Officer of Air Force
The Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd, conducted a whirlwind tour of the Middle East Area of Operations in November 2007. AIRMSHL Shepherd spoke with personnel about administative and operational issues. His tour included visiting the C-130 and P3-C detachments.
Besides having numerous personnel assigned to ground elements in the Middle East, the RAAF is represented by two flying elements on Operations CATALYST and SLIPPER.
A 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.
There is also an AP-3C Orion Detachment of about 170 personnel conducting maritime patrol operations, with two aircraft and associated command and support elements supporting both the rehabilitation operation in Iraq and the coalition operation against terrorism.
Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Force (ADF) 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 the ADF contribution to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. Operation SLIPPER 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.
| 20071107adf8286840_0086 Warrant Officer Air Force Warrant Officer Ray Woolnough with newly-promoted Leading Aircraftwoman Janelle Tyley and Flying Officer Sarah Clark, who removed his 15-year-old moustache for Movember Charity, while he visited personnel at the C-130H detachment deployed to the Middle East. (Date taken: 11 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071107adf8286840_0087 Gone! Warrant Officer Air Force Warrant Officer Ray Woolnough immediately after he lost his 15-year-old moustache in the name of charity event, Movember. (Date taken: 11 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071107adf8286840_0097 Going...Leading Aircraftwoman Janelle Tyler shaves Warrant Officer Air Force, Warrant Officer Ray Woolnough's 15-year-old moustache in the name of charity event, Movember. (Date taken: 11 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071107adf8286840_0101 Going...Fellow conspirator Flying Officer Sarah Clark helps to trim Warrant Officer Air Force Warrant Officer Ray Woolnough's 15-year-old moustache in the name of charity event, Movember. (Date taken: 11 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071107adf8286840_0109 Warrant Officer Air Force Warrant Officer Ray Woolnough learns he is about to lose his 15-year-old moustache in the name of charity event, Movember. (Date taken: 11 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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