Image Gallery 2009
19 November 2009
HMAS TOOWOOMBA - support to Nimitz
HMAS TOOWOOMBA is currently serving at sea on operations in the Middle East as part of Australia's military contribution to coalition efforts against international terrorism, countering piracy in the Gulf of Aden, and maritime security.
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USS NIMITZ Operations E7 Maritza Chavez (left) explains operations on the USS NIMITZ flight deck to ABET Sam Whitfield from HMAS TOOWOOMBA during a personnel exchange programme. Personnel from both ships spent a day with their coalition counterparts swapping stories and learning from their hosts.
(Date taken: 13 November 2009)
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Carrier Cross-deck: Lucky HMAS TOOWOOMBA ABET Sam Whitfield stands with USS NIMITZ Operations E7 Maritza Chavez on the flight deck in front of a F/A 18 Hornet whilst on a personnel exchange day during operaiton in the Middle East. HMAS TOOWOOMBA assisted USS NIMITZby providing air defence whilst in the Arabian Sea.
(Date taken: 13 November 2009)
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HMAS TOOWOOMBA receives fuel replenishment from nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ at the end of tasking in CTF 50. HMAS TOOWOOMBA provided vital air defence for USS NIMITZ in place of of USS SAMPSON who was retasked.
(Date taken: 13 November 2009)
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HMAS TOOWOOMBA approached nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ for a Replenishment at Sea. HMAS TOOWOOMBA assisted the USS NIMITZ by providing air defence during launshing and recovery of aircraft.
(Date taken: 13 November 2009)
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HMAS TOOWOOMBA approached nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ for a Replenishment at Sea. HMAS TOOWOOMBA assisted the USS NIMITZ by providing air defence during launshing and recovery of aircraft.
(Date taken: 13 November 2009)
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Big Brother: Despite the enormouse size difference, HMAS TOOWOOMBA provided vital air defence capability to nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ during a support task in CTF 50. Personnel from both ships had the opportuntity to cross-deck, developing an understanding of their coalition counterpart's work and build friendships.
(Date taken: 13 November 2009)
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