Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
17 July 2006
Latest images from HMAS Ballarat
HMAS BALLARAT, deployed in the Persian Gulf, is the Royal Australian Navy’s current contribution to maritime security operations in the region. The ship, which is part of Task Force 158 (TF158) is serving in the northern waters of the gulf, where its duties include oil platform protection, maintaining Iraqi boarders, humanitarian assistance and denying illegal trade.
HMAS BALLARAT is the eighth ANZAC Class Frigate and the sixth for the Royal Australian Navy, two being bought by New Zealand. The ship which was commissioned on the 26th June 2004 is on its first deployment to the Middle East.
The ship, named after the Victorian city which was the location of the Eureka Stockade, takes its ship motto, "Defend the Flag" from that famous fight for equality.
| 20060628adf8094997_011 A United States Seahawk Medical Evacuation Helicopter lands on the flight deck of HMAS BALLARAT to transport a United States Navy sailor that was injured. The sailor received medical treatment from the Australian team onboard HMAS BALLARAT. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_013 A United States Seahawk Medical Evacuation Helicopter lands on the flight deck of HMAS BALLARAT to transport a United States Navy sailor that was injured. The sailor received medical treatment from the Australian team onboard HMAS BALLARAT. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_031 Able Seaman Aviation Technician Avionics Daniel Knapp works on the flight deck of HMAS BALLARAT to secure a helicopter that had just landed. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_044 A United States Seahawk Medical Evacuation Helicopter lands on the flight deck of HMAS BALLARAT to transport a United States sailor that was injured. The sailor had been receiving treatment from Australian medical personnel. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_055 A United States Seahawk Medical Evacuation Helicopter leaves the flight deck of HMAS BALLARAT to transport an injured United States Navy sailor, after receiving intiial treatment by Australian medical personnel. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_064 Leading Seaman Bosun's Mate Benjamin Knox checks the ammuntion on the 50-calibre machine gun. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_077 Leading Seaman Bosun's Mate Benjamin Knox checks the ammuntion on the 50-calibre machine gun. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_084 Sub-Lieutenant Fergus Stewart takes a reading on the pelorus to ensure the safety of the ship while on the bridge of HMAS BALLARAT. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_091 Leading Seaman Combat Systems Operator Dwayne Cocks plays a vital role in boarding operations conducted by HMAS BALLARAT. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_133 Petty Officer Aircrewman Telfier Watson prepares the strop for hoisting stores to be transferred to another coalition ship. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_159 HMAS BALLARAT's Seahawk Helicopter 'Bush Ranger' picks up important equipment which is to be transferred to another coalition ship in the area. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_171 Leading Seaman Electronics Technician System Scott Williams maintains essential equipment to keep the HMAS BALLARAT running in his every day duties while onboard. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_183 Leading Seaman Combat Systems Operator Paul Hardy keeps an expert eye on the RADAR as the Track Picture Supervisor (TPS) while onboard HMAS BALLARAT. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_203 Able Seaman Combat Systems Operator Christian Blake works as the Action Picture Supervisor (AcPS) in the always busy Operations Room on board HMAS BALLARAT. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_230 Lieutenant Andrew Macalister is one of the Principle Warfare Officers (PWO) onboard HMAS BALLARAT and ensures that the waters in the Persian Gulf remain open for trade. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_247 Leading Seaman Combat Systems Operator Lee McQualter prepares to go on watch in the Operations Room while onboard HMAS BALLARAT. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060628adf8094997_271 Able Seaman Electronics Technician Communications Brett Azzopardi puts the final touches of soldering on an essential bit of communications equipment while onboard HMAS BALLARAT. (Date taken: 28 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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