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Personnel on Operation Citadel
Corporal Rachael Sinclair of Defence Co-operation Program in East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 08 July 2004 - 9 images)
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WESTBATT UN Medal Parade
Force Commander for the UNMISET peacekeeping force in Timor Leste (formerly East Timor), LTGEN Khairuddin Mat Yusof is joined by the Commanding Officer of WESTBATT, LTCOL Shane Caughey (centre) in presenting UN medals to the battalion soldiers.
(Date uploaded: 02 June 2004 - 7 images)
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Bye Bye Black Hawks
Two of Australia's last three S-70A-9 Black Hawk helicopters prepare to leave Dili's Comoro Airport to return to Australia after nearly five years supporting Australian troops serving with the UN peacekeeping missions.
(Date uploaded: 25 May 2004 - 8 images)
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Port Hera FET barge loading
Members of the Force Extraction Team at Port Hera in Timor Leste (formerly East Timor) begin to load cleaned equipment onto the Biquele Bay barge for shipment to Darwin.
(Date uploaded: 20 May 2004 - 6 images)
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End of UNMISET Parade
Members of 6RAR on parade at the UNMISET End of Mission Parade at the Heliport in Timor Leste on Wednesday, 19 May 2004.
(Date uploaded: 20 May 2004 - 16 images)
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On operation, East Timor
Lieutenant Ben Crowther at the controls of an S-70A-9 Black Hawk helicopter at Forward Operating Base Moleana in Timor Leste (formerly East Timor).
(Date uploaded: 12 May 2004 - 1 image)
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Anzac Day, Timor Leste
Musician Ben Fixter plays the Last Post during an Anzac Day Dawn Commemoration Service on the foreshore at Port Hera, 15km outside the capital Dili in Timor Leste (formerly East Timor).

(Date uploaded: 27 April 2004 - 4 images)
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Two Up in East Timor
The two sides of Anzac Day. If there's two things Australian and Kiwi troops do on Anzac Day it's commemorate their fallen mates and play two up. Here they show some of the local East Timorese the finer points of two up while explaining the Anzac heritage through the Aussie slouch hat.
(Date uploaded: 23 April 2004 - 1 image)
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On operation, East Timor
Commander of the Timor Leste Army, F-FDTL (Forca de Defesa de Timor-Leste), Brigadier General Taur Matan Ruak (left) presents WESTBATT Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Shane Caughey with a ceremonial tais (scarf).
(Date uploaded: 02 April 2004 - 5 images)
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Tour de Force 7 Concert - Dili Stadium
The Australian Army Band Brisbane's singers (from left) Alyson Hancock, David Thompson and Simone Cocks entertain almost 10,000 people in the rain at Dili Stadium on 14 March 2004.
(Date uploaded: 31 March 2004 - 4 images)
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A look at the gentler side of life
Sister Paschallia, from St Clara Orphanage in Dili, receiving the donation from Corporal Simon Boden.
(Date uploaded: 19 March 2004 - 1 image)
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Unexpected recognition
Captain Al Stehouwer after being presented with his Conspiuous Service Cross.
(Date uploaded: 19 March 2004 - 1 image)
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There 'til the end in the former East Timor
Soldiers from C Company, 6RAR, climb a hill high in Timor Leste (former East Timor).
(Date uploaded: 17 February 2004 - 22 images)
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Just like a Mum away from Home
Movements control officers Flight Lieutenant Claire Ingham (left) and Major Meredith Nestor with some of the care packages sent by the ladies from St Augustine's Anglican Church in Inverell, NSW.
(Date uploaded: 17 February 2004 - 1 image)
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Four Years on for David Jensen
Captain Garry Jensen with David Jensen, the baby he delivered four years ago at Palaka in East Timor, and his mum and dad.
(Date uploaded: 17 February 2004 -2 images)
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6RAR command handover
Lieutenant Colonel Glen Babington (left) hands over command of 6RAR to Lieutenant Colonel Shane Caughey at a special parade at Forward Operating Base Moleana in East Timor on 14 January 2004.
(Date uploaded: 28 January 04 - 1 image)
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You can take the boy out of Warrnambool
Sergeant Rodney Symons with the package of Midfield Meat he is preparing for the Australian troops at Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Moleana in East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 19 January 04 - 1 image)
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Peace Keeping Public Information Seminar
Deputy Force Commander, Brigadier Paul Retter, thanks the five representatives of the East Timor media for their participation in the first Peace Keeping Force Public Information Seminar in Dili.
(Date uploaded: 19 January 04 - 4 images)
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Medal Presentations at Port Hera
United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor's Peace Keeping Force Commander, Lieutenant General Khairuddin Mat Yusof congratulates the outgoing Commanding Officer of WESTBATT, Lieutenant Colonel Glenn Babington and presents him with a Force Commander's Commendation.
(Date uploaded: 19 January 04 - 4 images)
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Defence Cooperation Program (DCP) Handover
Defence Cooperation Program Coordinator, Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm McGregor (left) welcomes his successor Lieutenant Colonel Chris Hamilton at the Australian National Command Element headquarters in Dili, East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 19 January 04 - 1 image)
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On operation, East Timor
Private Cameron “Spider” Huntress on patrol during his tour of duty with the Australian Forward Operating Base, at Moleana.
(Date uploaded: 06 January 04 - 2 images)
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New Year celebrations in Dili, East Timor
Australian Army Rock Band - Brisbane lead guitarist, Damien Foley, at the Australian National Command Element New Year's Eve festivities.
(Date uploaded: 06 January 04 - 9 images)

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Christmas in East Timor
Australian Army Band - Brisbane members Corporal Kelly Taylor and Lance Corporal David Thompson display cards, photos and gifts they received from Australia on Christmas morning. (Date (Date uploaded: 06 January 04 - 16 images)
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Soldiers Medallion Recipient
Tassie soldier awarded Soldier's Medallion.
(Date uploaded: 05 January 04 - 1 image)

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Christmas in Dili
Santa (alias Chubb Security Guard from ASNCE-EM, Wal Gibson) presents Sister Marguerita, of the St Clara Orphanage, with a Christmas gift from Australia.
(Date uploaded: 23 December 03 - 5 images)

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On operation in East Timor
Friday, 19 December 2003, is a day that won't be quickly forgotten by Australian East Timor Peace Keeping Force Operations Officer, Mal Bishop.
(Date uploaded: 23 December 03 - 2 images)

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Christmas in East Timor
Members of the Australian National Command Element East Timor getting into the Christmas spirit.
(Date uploaded: 18 December 03 - 3 images)

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CDF Visits East Timor
Commander-in-Chief of the Timor Leste army, Brigadier General Taun Metan Ruark, gives the Chief of the Australian Defence Force, General Cosgrove a hug after presenting him with a Tias sash and gifting him with the Timorese name Foho Rai Lulik.
(Date uploaded: 15 December 2003 - 6 images)
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Australian Active Service Medal and the United Nations Medal
Colonel Wayne Fleming – Commander Australian Contingent, presenting the Australian Active Service Medal and the United Nations Medal to WO1 Geoff Abbott.
(Date uploaded: 5 December 2003 - 1 image)
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Sector West
Former Ballarat boys, Captains Mick Gallagher (left) and Jason Hayes, are nearing the end of their six-month tours of duty at Sector West in the southwestern corner of East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 27 November 2003 - 1 image)
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Op Citadel Images
Villagers gather for the official opening of the new Bulo Village Primary School high in the hills of Timor Leste today.
(Date uploaded: 24 November 2003 - 5 images)
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Welcome home 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment
Two hundred soldiers from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) returned to Townsville today after a six-month tour in East Timor. The troops have arrived home in time to take part in this week's welcome home parade for personnel who have deployed on operations around the world this year. The parade will be held at The Strand on Thursday, 20 November. 1RAR deployment to East Timor was its second.
(Date uploaded: 20 November 2003 - 3 images)
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On operation
Private Jamie Grassi of Rockingham, at Forward Operating Base Batugade, will return to Australia after six-months in East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 19 November 2003 - 12 images)
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Imagery from East Timor
Sapper Nic Allen (left) and Sapper Timothy Dean (right) assist in the construction of a primary school in Sulilako in the mountains of East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 03 November 2003 - 4 images)
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Imagery from East Timor
From left, Sapper Kurt Turbett, Lance Corporal Joshua Reid, Sapper Nick Allen and Section Commander Corporal David Ireland at Battalion Group Rear in Dili.
(Date uploaded: 31 October 2003 - 2 images)
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Building a school in Suliilako
Corporal Rusi Nayagi (left) and Lance Corporal Dean McLoughlin (right) assist the people of East Timor through the construction of a school in Sulilako.
(Date uploaded: 30 October 2003 - 2 images)
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Australian Engineers Help Make East Timor a Safer Place
WO2 Peter Green from Townsville, prepares an unexploded bomb for disposal on the Numura River, 10 kms from Moleana in the mountains of East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 28 October 2003 - 2 images)
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Pathology Services Vital to Personnel Protection in East Timor
FLTLT Sam Galam, who was born in the Philippines, serving as a Scientific Officer with AUSBATT VIII in Moleana, East Timor, near the Indonesian border.

(Date uploaded: 22 October 2003 - 2 images)
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Latest Imagery from East Timor
D Company, 1RAR, members of AUSBATT VIII provide an honour guard to acknolwedge the handover of Junction Point Alpha to the National Police of East Timor at Batugade on the north-western border of East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 21 October 2003 - 7 images)
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East Timor Service Continues the Contribution
Wing Commander Denis Gardiner considers another task for the air medical evacuation team in East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 15 October 2003 - 1 image)
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New school at Rarobo, East Timor
Lance Corporal Berra, a member of 3 Platoon, Alpha Company 1RAR accepts a traditional East Timorese refreshment.

(Date uploaded: 13 October 2003 - 1 image)
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Latest Imagery from East Timor
Brigadier David Morrsion, the Commander of 3 Brigade, inspects an honour guard of troops from Townsville.
(Date uploaded: 13 October 2003 - 1 image)
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Logistics contribution vital as Peace Keeping mission winds down
WO2 Greg Riley, Officer in Charge, Equipment Drawdown Team at work at the ADF's Port Hera facility near Dili, in East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 7 October 2003 - 1 image)
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On operation
Flying Officer Simon Press currently flying Black Hawk helicopters in East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 2 October 2003 - 1 image)
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Latest imagery from East Timor
Sapper Daryl Collins with the Works Officer Captain Andrew Elgy inspecting maps of the mountains of East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 29 September 2003 - 8 images)
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Hobart Local Completes Dili Service
Major Mark Prideaux hands over his responsibilities to his successor, Major Ruth Paul, at a small ceremony in Dili.
(Date uploaded: 26 September 2003 - 1 image)
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Op Citadel Imagery
Sapper Shane Gamble from the 1RAR Engineer Group atop his grader in the mountains of East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 26 September 2003 - 1 image)
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On Operation
Lance Corporal Suliasi Ravai (left) from Suva, and Leading Aircraftman Chris Barbara shake hands to their friendship during their mission in East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 24 September 2003 - 3 images)
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Latest Imagery Operation Citadel
Colonel Greg Molyneux hands over command of the Australian Contingent in Dili, East Timor
(Date uploaded: 22 September 2003 - 4 images)
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Latest Imagery from East Timor
Craftsman Ben Hewlett from Lockington, attached to 1RAR Technical Support Element at Moleana in the south of East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 18 September 2003 - 6 images)
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Theatre Sergeant Major Visits East Timor
Regimental Sergeant Major - Australian Theatre Warrant Officer Chris Dunne chats with the Regimental Sergeant Major United Nations Peace Keeping Force, WO1 H.C. Macomber.
(Date uploaded: 16 September 2003 - 2 images)
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Parliamentary Tour Overviews Australian Contributions in East Timor
Mr Dick Adams MP meets Major John Carey (left), Captain Jason Blundell and Rockhampton local Socrates Lekatis during the Parliamentary visit.
(Date uploaded: 16 September 2003 - 2 images)
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Imagery from Op Citadel
Land Commander Australia, Major General David Hurley prepares to accept the salute at forward operating base Moleana in East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 16 September 2003 - 12 images)
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Forward base Aidabaleten
Leading Aircraftman Chris Barbara and Flight Sergeant Tim Cashman catch up at forward base Aidabaleten in the south-east of East Timor.
(Date
uploaded: 08 September 2003 - 1 image)
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Parliamentary delegation visits East Timor
Federal Member for Herbert, Mr Peter Lindsay, during the recent Parliamentary Delegation's trip to East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 05 September 2003 - 1 image)
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Imagery from East Timor
Captain Christian Kenfield, a doctor attached to 5 Aviation Regiment aeromedical evacuation team.
(Date uploaded: 04 September 2003 - 9 images)
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Serving breakfast
Corporal Darren Timms (left) and Private John Carlton serving breakfast at the Moliana mess in the central west of East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 02 September 2003 - 1 image)
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UN Force Commander function
Flight Sergeant Adam McDonald from East Sale, enjoys serving emu and kangaroo meat at a United Nations Force Commander function.
(Date uploaded: 01 September 2003 - 2 images)
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Australians on operation in East Timor
Corporal Shelley Hawker in her cabin at the Australian National Command Element headquarters in Dili, East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 28 August 2003 - 2 images)
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Australians on operation, East Timor
Flight Lieutenant Tania Smith from the Australian National Command Element shows children from St Clara's orphanage around the control tower at the Dili Heliport.
(Date uploaded: 25 August 2003 - 7 images)
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Chief Health Officer
United Nations Peace Keeping Force Chief Health Officer, Commander Duncan Wallace.
(Date uploaded: 19 August 2003 - 1 image)
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The current Australian Combined Battalion Group in East Timor
The majority of the current battalion group is from Townsville-based, 1st Royal Australian Regiment.
(Dates uploaded: 11 August 2003 - 7 images)
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Australian UNMOs in East Timor
There are seven Australian UNMOs in East Timor, who are part of nearly 1000 Australian Defence Force personnel in East Timor as part of the United Nations Peace Keeping Force.
(Date uploaded: 08 August 2003 - 4 images)
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Aeromedical staging facility
Flight Lieutenant Russell Brown is a doctor in the Air Force and Flight Lieutenant Paul McGinty is a nurse, both of whom are deployed in East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 04 August 2003 - 2 images)
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Australian Operational Movers (OPMOV)
SGT Geoff Simmons, an operational mover on peacekeeping operations in East Timor, receives his United Nations Medal.
(Date uploaded: 31 July 2003 - 1 image)
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The Air Force Health Supplementation Team (HST), at Moleana in East Timor.
The HST is providing health support to the Australian Battalion Group in East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 28 July 03 - 1 image)

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Imagery of 1RAR (1st Royal Australian Regiment)
PTE Igor Moravcik from 8 section, 3 platoon, Alpha Company on piquet in East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 28 July 03 - 1 image)

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Imagery of 1RAR (1st Royal Australian Regiment)
No 2 scout, PTE Dallas Ward 7 Section 3 Platoon Alpha Company on patrol in East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 25 July 03 - 7 images)
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Soldiers serving as part of the United Nations Headquarters Sector West, in Suai
(Date uploaded: 23 July 03 - 4images)
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Australian soldiers on operation
Five handlers and their military working dogs make up a military working dog team from 4 Military Police Company.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 03 - 6 images)
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Profile of tactical Air Navigation Technician based at Aidabaleten
(Date Uploaded: 22 July 03 - 1 image)

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Australian Defence Force personnel spend their spare time helping at orphanages
(Date uploaded 14 July 2003 - 5 images)
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Chief of Army visits operation, Australian Army Aviation detachment farewell and CIMIC patrols
( Date Uploaded 10 July 2003 - 24 images)
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AUSAVN detachment prepares to return home
After nearly four years of distinguished service to United Nations operations, AUSAVN is preparing to return home.
( Date Uploaded 2 July 2003 - 6 images)
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Australian Battalion Group (AUSBATT VIII) will begin its rotation in East Timor as part of Operation Citadel
Major Matt Nash, OC Delta Company, is on the phone in Gleno, East Timor.
( Date Uploaded 1 July 2003 - 3 images)
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Royal Australian Army Medical Corps/Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps celebrate a Century of Service
( Date Uploaded 30 June 2003 - 4 images)
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Chief of Army visits East Timor
( Date Uploaded 25 June 2003 - 7 images)
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Australian Peacekeepers return from Operation Citadel, East Timor
( Date Uploaded 29 May 2003 - 13 images)
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Operation Citadel - Australia continues its support to East Timor
( Date Uploaded 30 April 2003 - 9 images)
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Australians on operation in East Timor
( Date Uploaded 29 April 2003 - 7 images)
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Australians on operation in East Timor
( Date Uploaded 14 April 2003 - 14 images)
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Maintaining security operations in East Timor
( Date Uploaded 06 March 2003 - 8 images)
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AUSAVN in East Timor
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Chief of Army visits East Timor
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Aussie Medics in East Timor
11 July, 2003 (3.23MB)