Operation PADANG ASSIST
19 October 2009
Op Padang HMAS Kanimbla beach landing
The Royal Australian Navy has conducted an amphibious landing on a beach in West Sumatra to offload an Army engineering squadron and their equipment. In conjunction with the Indonesian Military (TNI) and local authorities, the beach landing took place near Pariaman City just after midday. The engineering squadron sailed to Indonesia on board HMAS Kanimbla and landed in the earthquake effected area to assist and support current Australian forces in completing post-earthquake relief operations.
Operation Padang Assist commenced on 02 Oct 09 after the Indonesian Government accepted an offer of emergency assistance from Australia following two large earthquakes near the Indonesian Island of Sumatra. The ADF Joint Task Force 629 (JTF629) was established, and is working closely with Indonesian authorities, the Department of Foreign Affairs, AusAID and other agencies, to ensure the emergency relief support is delivered to where it is needed most.
| 20091016ran8106603_036 An LCM8 prepares to conduct a stern door marriage with HMAS KANIMBLA on arrival to Padang. (Date taken: 16 October 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091016ran8106603_065 HMAS KANIMBLA arrives in Sumatra, Indonesia, anchored off the town of Pariaman. (Date taken: 16 October 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091016ran8106603_067 HMAS KANIMBLA arrives in Sumatra, Indonesia, anchored off the town of Pariaman. (Date taken: 16 October 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091016ran8106603_092 Leading Seaman Boatswain's Mate Nathan Hardwicke and Able Seaman Aircraft Technician Avionics Anthony Middleton in HMAS KANIMBLA's Rigid Hull Inflatable boat as HMAS KANIMBLA is at anchor in Padang. (Date taken: 16 October 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091016ran8106603_104 Seaking 10 and a 110 Land Rover sits on the flight deck of HMAS KANIBLA, whilst at anchor on the first night in Parmian, near Padang. (Date taken: 16 October 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091016ran8106603_151 Lieutenant Commander Darren Rushworth, Executive Officer HMAS KANIMBLA meets Indonesian Officials at the stern door of HMAS KANIMBLA. (Date taken: 16 October 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091016ran8106603_154 A Unimog Truck backs onto a Landing Craft Medium 8 during a stern door marriage with HMAS KANIMBLA. (Date taken: 16 October 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091016ran8106603_178 A Landing Craft Medium 8 with a full complement of heavy engineering eqiupment, makes way for the beach of Parmian, near Padang. (Date taken: 16 October 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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