Image Gallery 2009
19 August 2009
C-17s operating on a new level in Afghanistan
The C-17 aircraft, part of the RAAF’s Amberley-based 36 Squadron, is capable of carrying almost four times the load, over twice the distance, as the RAAF’s transport workhorse, the C130 Hercules, which have been supporting Australian forces in the Middle East and Afghanistan since 2002.
Each C-17 is capable of carrying five Bushmaster Infantry Vehicles, or three Blackhawk helicopters, or up to 75 tonnes of equipment and supplies.
Operation SLIPPER is Australia's military contribution to coalition efforts against international terrorism, countering piracy in the Gulf of Aden, and maritime security. 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.
| 20090815adf8214577_005 C-17 Loadmaster Warrant Officer Michael Wilson checks the security of his load durning his third mission into Afghanistan on August 16. (Date taken: 15 July 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090815adf8214577_009 For Home towner Squadron Leader Travis Walters adn RAAF News story on C-17. (Date taken: 15 July 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090815adf8214577_015 The load carried by the RAAF C-17 mission to Afghanistan on August 16. (Date taken: 15 July 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090815adf8214577_016 The load carried by the RAAF C-17 mission to Afghanistan on August 16. (Date taken: 15 July 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090815adf8214577_017 Army personnel in Tarin Kowt Afghanistan frantically climb on top of and prepare vehicles delivered to them aboard a 36 Squadron RAAF C-17. (Date taken: 15 July 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090815adf8214577_018 Warrant Officer Michael Wilson, a loadmaster on one of Royal Australian Air Force's 36 Squadron C-17 aircraft directs an ASLAV off the aircraft, after arriving at Tarin Kowt in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 15 July 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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