Image Gallery 2006
23 June 2006
Latest images from Operation ASTUTE
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.
| 20060612ran8098578_003 Medical personnel depart HMAS TOBRUK to provide assistance ashore in Dili during Operatoin Astut (Date taken: 12 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060612ran8098578_006 Leading Seaman Bosuns Mate Troy Nicholl coxswains a LVCP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) into Dili wharf as HMAS WEWAK departs during Operatoin ASTUTE (Date taken: 12 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060612ran8098578_019 Leading Seaman Electronics Technician Wayne Kingston from HMAS TOBRUK provides gate security as APCs (Armoured Personnel Carriers) from 3/4 Cavilary Regiment, return to the Wharf Precinct after patrolling the streets of Dili during Operation ASTUTE (Date taken: 12 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060612ran8098578_022 APCs (Armoured Personnel Carriers) from 3/4 Cavilary Regiment stand by after recently returning from a patrol through the streets of Dili during Operation ASTUTE. (Date taken: 12 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060612ran8098578_027 Sapper Jason Roberts from 3 CER (3 Combat Engineer Regiment) uses his metal detector to search for contraband items in cargo landed from a merchant ship in Dili during Operation ASTUTE. (Date taken: 12 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060612ran8098578_029 Sapper Jason Roberts from 3 CER (3 Combat Engineer Regiment) uses his metal detector to search for contraband items in cargo landed from a merchant ship in Dili during Operation ASTUTE. (Date taken: 12 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060612ran8098578_033 Sapper Correy Hill from 3 CER (3 Combat Engineer Regiment) uses his metal detector to search for contraband items in cargo landed from a merchant ship in Dili during Operation ASTUTE. (Date taken: 12 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060612ran8098578_039 A LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) from HMAS TOBRUK makes its approach to a boat ramp as Officers and Sailors arrive to provide Force Protection Security to the Wharf Precinct while a container ship arrives in Dili for unloading during Operation ASTUTE. (Date taken: 12 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060612ran8098578_044 A LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) from HMAS TOBRUK makes its approach to a boat ramp as Officers and Sailors arrive to provide Force Protection Security to the Wharf Precinct while a container ship arrives in Dili for unloading during Operation ASTUTE. (Date taken: 12 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060612ran8098578_062 A LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) from HMAS TOBRUK returns with members of Ships Company after conducting a Force Protection hand-over to their relief at the Wharf Precinct in Dili during Operation ASTUTE. (Date taken: 12 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060612ran8098578_065 A RHIB (Ridged Hull Inflatable Boat) from HMAS TOBRUK makes a run ashore to the Wharf Precinct in Dili during Operation ASTUTE. (Date taken: 12 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060612ran8098578_067 The statue of Jesus overlooks HMAS TOBRUK as the ships lies at anchor in Dili Harbour during Operation ASTUTE. (Date taken: 12 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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