Image Gallery 2009
11 June 2009
Aircraft and Ground Equipment maintenance Team Leaders
The Defence Reconciliation Action Plan (DRAP) was launched by the Chief of the Defence Force and the Secretary in July 2007. The DRAP places on record Defence's commitment and contribution to the Government's policy agenda to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's economic independence by creating employment and economic development opportunities. The DRAP makes it clear that Defence is uniquely placed to contribute to this agenda due to its extensive presence in communities across Australia.
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.
| 20090606adf8083167_014 Flight Sergeant Don Taylor is the workshop manager for the Mechanical Equipment Operations Maintenance Section (MEOMS) supporting AP-3C Orion aircraft operating at a base in the Middle East. MEOMS is responsible for the maintenance of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) such as power carts, aircraft washers and tow motors. (Date taken: 06 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090606adf8083167_022 Flight Sergeant Don Taylor is the workshop manager for the Mechanical Equipment Operations Maintenance Section (MEOMS) supporting AP-3C Orion aircraft operating at a base in the Middle East. MEOMS is responsible for the maintenance of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) such as power carts, aircraft washers and tow motors. (Date taken: 06 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090606adf8083167_027 Flight Sergeant Brett West is a shift boss for AP-3C aircraft deployed at a base in the Middle East. He is responsible for the maintenance and ground handling of the aircraft, which includes preparing aircraft for missions over the Arabian Gulf and Afghanistan. Here, the ground crew 'download' an AP-3C following a mission. Downloading involves removing flares carried by the aircraft as a self-defence measure during a mission. (Date taken: 06 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090606adf8083167_032 Flight Sergeant Brett West is a shift boss for AP-3C aircraft deployed at a base in the Middle East. He is responsible for the maintenance and ground handling of the aircraft, which includes preparing aircraft for missions over the Arabian Gulf and Afghanistan. Here, the ground crew 'download' an AP-3C following a mission. Downloading involves removing flares carried by the aircraft as a self-defence measure during a mission. (Date taken: 06 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090606adf8083167_043 Flight Sergeants (from left) Brett West and Don Taylor are deployed with the AP-3C Orion detachment deployed to the Middle East for Operation Slipper. Brett is a ground crew shift boss responsible for maintenance and preparation of aircraft for missions, whilst Don is the workshop manager responsible for maintenance of the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) used in the handling of the aircraft on the flightline. (Date taken: 06 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090606adf8083167_050 Flight Sergeants (from left) Brett West and Don Taylor are deployed with the AP-3C Orion detachment deployed to the Middle East for Operation Slipper. Brett is a ground crew shift boss responsible for maintenance and preparation of aircraft for missions, whilst Don is the workshop manager responsible for maintenance of the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) used in the handling of the aircraft on the flightline. (Date taken: 06 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090606adf8083167_055 A large safety awareness banner is laid out on the ground at the 'Spider' maintenance area which is responsible for the AP-3C Orion aircraft deployed at the Middle Eastern base for Operation Slipper. (Date taken: 06 June 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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