Image Gallery 2009
11 November 2009
Op Slipper Australian C-17 Globemaster in MEAO
An Australian C-17 Globemaster returns from Afghanistan with Australian soldiers. Support staff from the Middle East Area of Operations facilities are on hand to complete arrival and post flight taskings.
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On standby. An Australian Panther fire truck is in ready position for an incoming Australian C-17 on its final approach for landing. A Royal Air Force C-17 is parked in the background.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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On standby. An Australian Panther fire truck moving into a ready position for an incoming Australian C-17 that is taxiing to its designated parking area.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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Taxiing. A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 heads towards its parking area in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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Taxiing. A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 heads towards its parking area in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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Turning now. A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 heads towards its parking area in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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Thumbs up. A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 heads towards its parking area under direction from ground staff in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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Thumbs up. A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 heads towards its parking area under direction from ground staff in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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And... Steady!. A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 comes to a stop under direction from ground staff in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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Unloading. Ground support staff unload an Australian C-17 in the Middle East Area of Operations after a mission.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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Cavernous. Ground support staff unload an Australian C-17 in the Middle East Area of Operations after a mission.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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Inspection. Ground support staff inspect the engine nacelle and turbine blades of a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 in the Middle East Area of Operations after a mission.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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Inspection. Ground support staff inspect the engine nacelle and turbine blades of a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 in the Middle East Area of Operations after a mission.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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Inspection. Ground support staff inspect the engine nacelle and turbine blades of a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 in the Middle East Area of Operations after a mission.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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Mission complete. A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 at the end of a mission undergoes final ground staff inspections and shutdown.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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All aboard. Australian personnel board a waiting mini bus for transport to base facilities in the Middle East Area of Operations. An Australian C-17 is parked in the background.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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Transport. Australian vehicles prepare to leave for base facilities in the Middle East Area of Operations. An Australian C-17 is parked in the background.
(Date taken: 30 October 2009)
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