Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
29 April 2008
Maritime patrol mission in Middle East
The maritime patrol task group operates two AP-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft in missions over the Persian Gulf and Iraq in support of Operations CATALYST and SLIPPER.
The missions have included overland reconnaissance, maritime patrols and oil terminal protection sorties to support the rehabilitation of Iraq and the coalition 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.
| 20080423adf8115142_008 Warrant Officer Bill Forbes of Adelaide SA mans a radar consol during a AP-3C Orion aircraft maritime patrol mission in the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 25 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080423adf8115142_010 Pilots and the Engineering Officer in the AP-3C Orion cockpit during flight of an AP-3C Orion aircraft maritime patrol mission in the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 25 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080423adf8115142_046 Warrant Officer Dave Dye and Flight Lieutenant Gregg McFaul, both of Adelaide SA, on an AP-3C Orion's radar console. (Date taken: 25 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080423adf8115142_052 Maintenance crew work through the night preparing two RAAF C-130 Hercules and two AP-3C Orion aircraft for flight in the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 25 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080423adf8115142_058 Maintenance crew work through the night on two RAAF C-130 Hercules aircraft in the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 25 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080425adf8115142_030 Maintenance crew prepare an AP-3C Orion aircraft for flight in the early hours of the morning. (Date taken: 25 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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