Image Gallery 2006
05 June 2006
The Honourable Alexander Downer visits Dili.
Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to assist the Government of Timor Leste. The Joint Task Force aims to stabilise the security situation, facilitate the evacuation of Australian and other approved foreign nationals and create a secure environment for the conduct of a successful dialogue to resolve the current crisis.
Approximately 2000 Australian Defence Force personnel are directly supporting the Australian Defence Force Response to the situation in Dili.
The Operation includes components from the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force, working with other Australian Government agencies to assist the Government of Timor Leste to restore peace to the nation.
| 20060602ran8055161_002 Able Seaman Photographer Brenton Freind has a moment for a smile as he photographs Able Seaman Aviation Technician Avionics Ben Hetherington on top of HMAS TOBRUK's embarked Seaking while photographing for a Public Relations article during Operation ASTUTE. (Date taken: 02 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060602ran8098578_018 The Deputy Commodore Flotillas (DCOMFLOT), Captain Steve McDowall, is given a boat transfer to HMAS TOBRUK by the ships Sea Boat (in green). (Date taken: 02 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060602ran8098578_023 Captain Steve McDowall (L), Deputy Commodore Flotillas (DCOMFLOT), adresses the ships company during a clear lower deck onboard HMAS TOBRUK. (Date taken: 02 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060602ran8098578_025 Captain Steve McDowall (L), Deputy Commodore Flotillas (DCOMFLOT), adresses the ships company during a clear lower deck onboard HMAS TOBRUK. (Date taken: 02 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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