Operation PADANG ASSIST
19 November 2009
HMAS Kanimbla returned home from Operation Padang Assist
HMAS Kanimbla returned home after a six week regional disaster relief operation that was conducted in response to an urgent request for assistance from the Indonesian government.
More than 150 RAN personnel and Navy families welcomed Kanimbla home on November 19, but no one was more proud of the Landing Platform Amphibious' achievements than her ship's company who responded to the short-notice tasking with great enthusiasm and determination.
| 20091119ran8116610_004 HMAS Kanimbla returned to a rousing heroes’ welcome at Fleet Base East recently after her successful contribution to Operation Padang Assist which provided vital assistance to the earthquake devastated Indonesian island of Sumatra. (Date taken: 19 November 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091119ran8116610_086 Leading Seaman Steward Michelle Collins is greeted by her children Jordyn and Damon, after returning home from a six week regional disaster relief operation that was conducted in response to an urgent request for assistance from the Indonesian government. (Date taken: 19 November 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091119ran8116610_115 From left, Proud Mum, Karyn Lowe, Seaman Medic Leisa Lowe, and Leisa's Grandmother, Viv Dah,l reunite after HMAS Kanimbla returned home from a six week regional disaster relief operation that was conducted in response to an urgent request for assistance from the Indonesian government. (Date taken: 19 November 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091119ran8116610_122 Christina McFadden of Queensland is reunited with Leading Seaman Michael Melton after HMAS Kanimbla returned home from a six week regional disaster relief operation that was conducted in response to an urgent request for assistance from the Indonesian government. (Date taken: 19 November 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091119ran8118679_004 HMAS Kanimbla (51) returns to Fleet Base East after providing vital assistance to the earthquake devastated Indonesian island of Sumatra on Operation Padang Assist. (Date taken: 19 November 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091119ran8118679_005 HMAS Kanimbla (51) returns to Fleet Base East after providing vital assistance to the earthquake devastated Indonesian island of Sumatra on Operation Padang Assist. (Date taken: 19 November 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091119ran8118679_016 Able Seaman Electronics Technician Troy Calleja embraces his girlfriend Emily Beaumont on return. (Date taken: 19 November 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091119ran8118679_021 Able Seaman Marine Technician Simon Middleton is welcomed home by his wife Rowena on his return to Sydney from Operation Padang Assist. (Date taken: 19 November 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091119ran8119365_005 Berthing party awaits the arrival of HMAS Kanimbla to Fleet Base One North. (Date taken: 19 November 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091119ran8119365_026 Commodore Daryl Bates, AM, RAN, Commodore Training, greets the Commanding Officer HMAS Kanimbla, Commander Tim Byles, RAN. (Date taken: 19 November 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091119ran8119365_032 Able Seaman Boatswain's Mate Robert Parmley hugs his two year old nephew, Craig James Parmley, on the Garden Island wharf. (Date taken: 19 November 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20091119ran8119365_034 Lieutenant Shaun Nelson, an Officer of the Watch onboard HMAS Kanimbla, watches over his 18 month old son, Horatio Nelson, as he plays happily now that dad has returned. (Date taken: 19 November 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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