Image Gallery 2009
11 June 2009
Task Group 633.2 Air Force
Elements of TG633.2 (under the command of the Air Component Commander - Group Captain Quinn), came together for a group photo followed by the naming of one of two AP-3C aircraft. A9-760 was christened 'Brooke' by the Task Group Padre.
The inaugural FSGT Norm Coathupe Award, an award presented to the most outstanding Airman/Airwoman during the TU633.2.4 deployment, was awarded to Leading Aircraftman Mykel Pritchard. Corporal Graham Harrison also received a CTU633.2.4 commendation for his outstanding efforts.
Operation SLIPPER is Australia's military contribution to coalition efforts against international terrorism. Under this operation our forces contribute to the efforts of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) - led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, aimed at preventing Afghanistan again becoming a safe haven for international terrorists, and the United States-led International Coalition Against Terrorism (ICAT) efforts in the broader Middle East.
| 20090604adf8083167_003 Commander Task Unit 633.2.4, Squadron Leader Jason Powers, presents a commendation to Corporal Graham Harrison for his outstanding efforts during his deployment in the Middle East. Corporal Harrison is part of the the 'Spider' maintenance team. (Date taken: 04 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090604adf8083167_006 Senior Engineering Officer TU633.2.4, Squadron Leader Stuart Johnson, presents an award to Leading Aircraftman Mykel Pritchard, judged the most outstanding Airman/Airwomen during the TU633.2.4 deployment. This was the inaugural FSGT Norm Coathupe award. (Date taken: 04 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090604adf8083167_008 TU 633.2.4 Group Photograph taken in the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 04 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090604adf8083167_014 Group photo with elements of the TG633.2, including TU633.2.4 (AP-3C), TU633.2.2 (Combat Support Unit) and TU633.2.1 (Headquarters). (Date taken: 04 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090604adf8083167_025 Task Unit 633.2.2 form up for a group photo in front of an AP-3C at a base in the Middle East. (Date taken: 04 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090604adf8083167_032 Task Unit 633.2.2 form up for a group photo in front of an AP-3C at a base in the Middle East. (Date taken: 04 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090604adf8083167_036 Members of the TU633.2.4 intelligence support section pose for a photograph in front of an AP-3C at a base in the Middle East. (Date taken: 04 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090604adf8083167_037 Members of the Air Lift group pose for a photograph in front of an AP-3C at a base in the Middle East. (Date taken: 04 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090604adf8083167_042 Members of the catering section supporting TG633.2 pose for a photograph in front of an AP-3C at a base in the Middle East. (Date taken: 04 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090604adf8083167_043 TG 633.2 medical staff pose for a photograph in front of an AP-3C at a base in the Middle East. From L to R, Flight Lieutenant Andy Bakewell, Corporal Patrick Somers, Flight Lieutenant Jason Dawson and Flying Officer Mario Pilitsis. (Date taken: 04 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090604adf8083167_049 TG633.2 Fire and Rescue crew pose with the Air Component Commander in front of a AP-3C Orion at a base in the Middle East. From L to R, Corporal Anthony Jeans, Warrant Officer Lyle Oaklands and Group Captain Ken Quinn. (Date taken: 04 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090604adf8083167_053 TG633.2 Executive pose for a photograph in front of an AP-3C Orion at a base in the Middle East. From L to R, Squadron Leader Jason Powers (CTU633.2.4), Squardron Leader Hatem Abiad, Warrant Officer Lloyd Hamilton, Group Captain Ken Quinn, Wing Commander Alan Lawrence and Squadron Leader Ian Whitley. (Date taken: 04 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090604adf8083167_058 TG633.2 Executive pose for a photograph in front of an AP-3C Orion at a base in the Middle East. From L to R, Squardron Leader Hatem Abiad, Warrant Officer Lloyd Hamilton, Group Captain Ken Quinn, Wing Commander Alan Lawrence and Squadron Leader Ian Whitley. (Date taken: 04 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090604adf8083167_062 Senior Engineering Officer Squadron Leader Stuart Johnson, discusses the background to the naming of an aircraft and the choice of the name 'Brooke' for this particular AP-3C. (Date taken: 04 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090604adf8083167_069 Chaplain Ian Whitley blesses the newly named AP-3C Orion 'Brooke', during the naming ceremony at a base in the Middle East. (Date taken: 04 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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