Image Gallery 2009
09 June 2009
HMAS Toowoomba departs for Operation Slipper
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship and Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator the Honourable Christopher Evans, today farewelled the ship’s company of Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba, as they departed for a six-month deployment to the Middle East Area of Operations.
Toowoomba’s ship’s company of 193 men and women were farewelled before a large gathering of family and friends, in a traditional ceremony at Fleet Base West at Garden Island, WA.
Senator Evans congratulated the Commanding Officer of Toowoomba, Commander Ivan Ingham, for the dedication shown by his ship’s company during the rigorous training program they underwent in preparation for the task.
“Toowoomba has a difficult task ahead of it, however the ship is well prepared and mission-ready. I will rest assured, knowing that the ship’s company on Toowoomba will continue the vital work being undertaken by the Australian Defence Force in the Middle East,” Senator Evans said.
“To the families and friends of the personnel deploying I would like to thank you for your continued support, and wish those deployed on Operation Slipper continued success and ongoing safety.”
This will be the second time that Toowoomba has been deployed to the Gulf, with the frigate’s departure marking Navy’s 21st rotation since September 2001. HMAS Toowoomba will replace HMAS Warramunga, due to return to Fleet Base West in mid-2009.
| 20090609ran8116215_003 Leading Seaman Electronics Technician Troy Green farewells his partner Shirley Allerton and daughter Kaitlyn before departing for a six-month deployment onboard HMAS Toowoomba. (Date taken: 09 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090609ran8116215_009 Petty Officer Communications Information Systems Craig Mieklejohn embracing his son Taj before departing for a six-month deployment onboard HMAS Toowoomba. (Date taken: 09 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090609ran8116215_017 Leading Seaman Communications Information Systems Nathan Zessin farewells his partner before departing on a six-month deployment onboard HMAS Toowoomba. (Date taken: 09 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090609ran8116215_037 Commanding Officer HMAS Toowoomba, Commander Ivan Ingham, addresses his ship's company and their families prior to departing for a six-month deployment. (Date taken: 09 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090609ran8116215_045 Executive Officer of HMAS Toowoomba, Lieutenant Commander Simon Howard, holds his newborn daughter Brianna before departing for a six-month deployment. (Date taken: 09 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090609ran8116215_048 An Able Seaman farewells his partner before departing for a six-month deployment onboard HMAS Toowoomba. (Date taken: 09 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090609ran8116215_056 Leading Seaman Combat Systems Operator Reece Barnard farewell his family prior to departing on a six-month deployment onboard HMAS Toowoomba. (Date taken: 09 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090609ran8116215_058 A sailor farewells a family member prior to departing on a six-month deployment onboard HMAS Toowoomba. (Date taken: 09 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090609ran8116215_103 Commading Officer HMAS Toowoomba, Commander Ivan Ingham, stands on the starboard bridgewing, directing the ship out of harbour. (Date taken: 09 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090609ran8116215_126 HMAS Toowoomba departs Fleet Base West for a six-month deployment. (Date taken: 09 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090609ran8440972_094 Sailors formed up at "Procedure Alpha", prior to HMAS Toowoomba's departure for deployment. (Date taken: 09 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090609ran8440972_095 Members of HMAS Toowoomba ship's company wave farewell to friends and family on the wharf at Fleet Base West as their ship departs for deployment. (Date taken: 09 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090609ran8440972_101 Members of HMAS Toowoomba ship's company wave farewell to friends and family on the wharf at Fleet Base West as the ship departs for deployment. (Date taken: 09 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090609ran8440972_130 Friends and family farewell HMAS Toowoomba as she sails for deployment from Fleet Base West. (Date taken: 09 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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