Image Gallery 2009
12 March 2009
Miranda Gets a Gig
'Miranda' is the latest AP-3C aircraft to commence operations in the Middle East. Following tradition dating back to World War One, Aircraft from 92 Wing in Adelaide which are deployed on operations are ‘named’ for the duration of their service.
| 20090308adf8206488_021 Squadron Leader Chaplain Garry Hooper conducts the naming Ceremony for ‘Miranda’, the latest AP-3C Orion aircraft to commence operations in the Middle East. (Date taken: 08 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090308adf8206488_026 (Left-right) Corporal Kendrick Horgan, an Avionics Technician with 10 Squadron based at Royal Australian Air Force Base Edinburgh, Adelaide, South Australia, is presented with a ‘Commander Combat Operations 633.2 Maintenance Award’ by Commander Task Group 633.2, Wing Commander Perry Jolley. (Date taken: 08 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090308adf8206488_036 Commander Task Group 633.2, Wing Commander Perry Jolley addresses assembled members during the naming ceremony for ‘Miranda’ the latest AP-3C Orion aircraft to commence operations in the Middle East. Following a World War I tradition, AP-3C Orion aircraft deployed to the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) are named during their service on operations. The AP-3C Orions are from 92 Wing in Adelaide. Members in the photo have been presented with ‘Commander Task Group 633.2 Commendations’. (Date taken: 08 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090308adf8206488_041 Members presented with ‘Commander Task Group 633.2 Commendations' during the naming ceremony for ‘Miranda,’ the latest AP-3C Orion aircraft to commence operations in the Middle East. Back row (left-right): Flight Sergeant Pete Linke, Leading Aircraftman Sebastian Dewsnap, Sergeant Damien Gleeson, Leading Aircraftman Steven Gray, Sergeant Jeff Little, Leading Aircraftman Anthony McKenzie, and Corporal Kenrick Horgan. Front Row (left-right): Leading Aircraftman Zachary Windsor, Corporal Paul Pritchard, Leading Aircraftman Sean Sullivan, Corporal Daniel Mackie, and Corporal Jordan Potter. (Date taken: 08 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090308adf8206488_043 (Left-right) Corporal Daniel Mackie, an Avionics Technician with 10 Squadron based at Royal Australian Air Force Base Edinburgh, Adelaide, South Australia, is presented with a ‘Commander Task Group 633.2 Commendation' by Commander Task Group 633.2, Wing Commander Perry Jolley. (Date taken: 08 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090308adf8206488_046 (Left-right) Squadron Leader Chaplain Garry Hooper and Squadron Leader Chaplain Ian Whitley at the naming ceremony for ‘Miranda,’ the latest AP-3C Orion aircraft to commence operations in the Middle East. (Date taken: 08 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090308adf8206488_049 (Left-Right) Corporals Steven Byrne and Craig Schippan christen ‘Miranda’, the latest AP-3C Orion aircraft to commence operations in the Middle East. (Date taken: 08 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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