Global Operations: Operation TESTAMENT
15 July 2008
Pope Benedict XVI arrives at RAAF Base Richmond
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI arrived at RAAF Base Richmond, Sydney on the 13 July 2008 at 1500 hours. He was greeted by The Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Mr Kevin Rudd, NSW Government representatives and the Base Commander, Wing Commander Chris Phelan.
| 20080713adf8239716_002 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Air Movements section (No1 Airfield Operation Support Squadron- 1AOSS) eagerly await the arrival of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI's aircraft, at RAAF Base Richmond. (L-R) Leading Aircraftman (LAC) David Webb, LAC Callen Burmester, Aircraftman Jesse Selby, Lac Ben Lavenber, Corporal Mick Stephenson and Corporal Jeff Coupe. (Date taken: 13 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080713adf8239716_015 Royal Australian Air Force Explosive Detection Dog Section members Corporal Cameron Scott (382 ECSS) with his working companion "Corporal Bea" and Sergeant Dave Skills with "Corporal Flame" and Flight Lieutenant Brett Green (middle) Officer in Command (OIC) Military Working Dog School Amberley, on completion of the detection and search of all personal entering RAAF Base Richmond prior to the arrival in Australia of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. (Date taken: 13 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080713adf8239716_076 His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI waves to the crowd accompanied by the Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Mr Kevin Rudd on arrival at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base Richmond, Sydney Australia. (Date taken: 13 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080713adf8239716_086 His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI is accompanied across the tarmac by The Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Kevin Rudd on his arrival at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base Richmond, Sydney Australia. (Date taken: 13 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080713adf8239716_145 His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI is greeted by The Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Mr Kevin Rudd, NSW government representatives and the Base Commander, Wing Commander Chris Phelan. (Date taken: 13 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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