Operation VIC FIRE ASSIST
18 February 2009
AP-3C Orions help to pinpoint fires
A RAAF AP-3C Orion continues to provide aerial imagery of bush fire affected areas in Victoria. The imagery helps to enable the identification of residences affected by the fires.
Defence’s contribution to the continuing bushfire crisis in Victoria currently comprises approximately 570 personnel under the command of Brigadier Michael Arnold, the commander of the Army’s 4th Brigade.
| 20090213raaf8208246_0007 Flight Lieutenant Lachie Hazeldine positions his AP-3C Orion over one of the fire fronts so the crew can assess the speed and size of the fire during OP Firestorm. (Date taken: 15 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090213raaf8208246_0011 Flying Officer Adam Saber positions his AP-3C Orion over one of the fire fronts, so the crew can assess the speed and size of the fire, during OP Firestorm. (Date taken: 15 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090213raaf8208246_0011 Flight Lieutenant Ashley Stebbens, an Air Combat Officer and the Sensor Employment Manager with crew 1/11, shows Mr Hayden Biggs, a firefighter with the State Aircraft Unit Victoria how the Star Safire Camera system onboard the Australian AP-3C Orion can help firefighters pinpoint and track fires from the air. (Date taken: 15 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090215raaf8208246_0004 Flight Lieutenant Ashley Stebbens, an Air Combat Officer and the Sensor Employment Manager with crew 1/11, shows Mr Hayden Biggs, a firefighter with the State Aircraft Unit Victoria how the Star Safire Camera system onboard the Australian AP-3C Orion can help firefighters pinpoint and track fires from the air. (Date taken: 15 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090215raaf8208246_0006 Flight Lieutenant Ashley Stebbens, an Air Combat Officer with Crew 1/11, shows firefighter Mr Hayden Biggs, from the State Aircraft Unit Victoria how the Star Safire Camera system works. (Date taken: 15 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090215raaf8208246_0011 Flight Lieutenant Ashley Stebbens, an Air Combat Officer and the Sensor Employment Manager with crew 1/11, shows Mr Hayden Biggs, a firefighter with the State Aircraft Unit Victoria how the Star Safire Camera system onboard the Australian AP-3C Orion can help firefighters pinpoint and track fires from the air. (Date taken: 15 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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