Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
11 June 2008
More Combat troops depart Tallil
Soldiers from Overwatch Battle Group (West) and the Australian Army Training Team - Iraq, continue to leave Tallil on Royal Australian Air Force C-130 aircraft.
The drawdown of personnel and equipment is proceeding as planned and is now approaching the final stages.
The C-130 flight from Iraq takes the soldiers to Australia’s Force Level Logistic Asset in the Middle East where they conduct a range of administrative checks prior to returning to Australia.
The soldiers are proud of the many achievements of the Battle Group and the Training Team but are keen to return home and see family and friends after more than six months away from home.
| 20080610adf8246638_005 A RAAF C-130 Hercules arrives at Ali Air Base, Tallil, Iraq to take more soldiers home to Australia. (Date taken: 10 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080610adf8246638_036 Soldiers from Australian Army Training Team - Iraq board the C-130 Hercules at Ali Air Base, Tallil Iraq for the first stage of their journey home to Australia. (Date taken: 10 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080610adf8246638_043 Soldiers from Combat Team Waler board the C-130 Hercules at Ali Air Base, Tallil Iraq for the first stage of their journey home to Australia. (Date taken: 10 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080610adf8246638_047 (Left - Right) Officer Commanding, Combat Team Waler Major Chris Mckay and Captain Duncan Anderson board the C-130 Hercules at Ali Air Base, Tallil Iraq for the first stage of their journey home to Australia. (Date taken: 10 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080610adf8246638_060 Soldiers from Combat Team Waler board the C-130 Hercules at Ali Air Base, Tallil Iraq for the first stage of their journey home to Australia. (Date taken: 10 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080610adf8246638_063 Soldiers from Combat Team Waler board the C-130 Hercules at Ali Air Base, Tallil Iraq for the first stage of their journey home to Australia. (Date taken: 10 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080610adf8246638_109 Australian Army Training Team Iraq - 9, Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Alby Hughes and Regimental Sergeant Major Warrant Officer Class One Michael Ruane board the C-130 Hercules at Ali Air Base, Tallil Iraq for the first stage of their journey home to Australia. (Date taken: 10 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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