Image Gallery 2008
18 April 2008
Hamish and Andy broadcast live from Afghanistan
In a first for Australian radio, top rating Australian DJs Hamish and Andy have raised morale for troops of the Reconstruction Task Force (RTF) in Afghanistan with a flying visit and live broadcasts from their base in Uruzgan Province.
Broadcasting from the ‘Giggle Bunker’ - a real concrete bunker to protect against the remote possibility of Taliban attack - the comedian’s antics had the troops in stitches throughout the two-hour broadcast.
There were also emotional moments when immediate family rang in to wish their loved ones well and soldiers sent messages home.
While laughter led the way, the two comedians were also keen to learn about the work of the RTF.
From security aspects, to the training of locals and construction projects, the boys soaked up as much experience as possible - they even volunteered for a stint on night piquet to help guard the base from attack.
"We’ve been blown away by the good work being done by these soldiers to help the Afghans get back on their feet," Hamish Blake said while speaking between broadcasts.
| 20080414adf8252964_074 Hamish Blake and Andy Lee, accompanied by an entourage of media and soldiers, touch down in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. The two will be broadcasting their show live from Camp Holland. (Date taken: 06 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080415adf8248214_008 Hamish Blake, Sam Cavanagh and Andy Lee speak with a local interpreter at the Reconstruction Task Force-led Trade Training school. The two radio presenters visited the school during their visit to Camp Holland in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. (Date taken: 06 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080415adf8248214_011 Hamish Blake and Andy Lee speak with Sapper Beau Johnson from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment at the Trade Training School in Camp Holland. The two radio presenters visited the troops and conducted a live broadcast whilst visiting the camp in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. (Date taken: 06 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080406adf8248214_069 Andy Lee and Hamish Blake take an ASLAV for a drive in Camp Holland during a visit to the troops serving in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. The two radio personalities entertained troops and fans in Australia by conducting a live show back to Australia. (Date taken: 06 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080417adf8248214_006 Soldiers gather around Hamish Blake and Andy Lee for their live broadcast at the 'Giggle Bunker' in Camp Holland, Tarin Kowt Afghanistan. (Date taken: 06 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080417adf8248214_019 Sapper Luke 'Spike' Milligan from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment is interviewed by Hamish Blake from the Hamish and Andy show during their live broadcast from Camp Holland in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. (Date taken: 06 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080417adf8248214_022 Sapper Luke 'Spike' Milligan from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment is interviewed by Hamish Blake and Andy Lee during their live broadcast from Camp Holland in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. (Date taken: 06 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080417adf8248214_035 Hamish Blake and Andy Lee entertain the troops during time out of their live broadcast of the Hamish and Andy Show from Camp Holland in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. (Date taken: 06 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080417adf8248214_037 Hamish Blake and Andy Lee entertain the troops during time out of their live broadcast of the Hamish and Andy Show from Camp Holland in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. (Date taken: 06 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080417adf8248214_059 Hamish Blake from the Hamish and Andy Show signs autographs for fans during time out from their show. The two entertained troops by conducting a live broadcast of the show from Camp Holland in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. (Date taken: 06 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080417adf8248214_060 Lance Corporal Jason Safaric from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Hamish Blake from the Hamish and Andy Show pose for a picture during time out from their show. The two entertained troops by conducting a live broadcast of the show from Camp Holland in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. (Date taken: 06 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080417adf8248214_062 Hamish Blake from the Hamish and Andy Show signs autographs for fans during time out from their show. The two entertained troops by conducting a live broadcast of the show from Camp Holland in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. (Date taken: 06 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080417adf8248214_067 Hamish Blake and Andy Lee from the Hamish and Andy Show broadcast live from the aptly-named 'Giggle Bunker' in Camp Holland, Tarin Kowt Afghanistan. (Date taken: 06 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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