ADF Support to Tonga: Image Gallery
20 November 2006
ADF Support to Tonga
Australian Defence Force personnel arrived in Tonga at 7.10 pm local time (5.10pm AEST) yesterday and commenced their mission as part of the New Zealand-led combined military force to support the Tongan Security Forces in stabilising the situation.
Current reports are that the situation in Nuku'alofa remains calm.
The contingent of around 50 ADF personnel has linked up with their New Zealand Defence Force colleagues who are providing security to the Fau'amotu International Airport. Today planning will occur with the Tongan Security Forces to confirm the way ahead in returning normalcy to Nuku'alofa.
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Lance Corporal Greg Crooks, 1st Batallion Royal Australian Regiment, talks to a Tongan national on the steets of Nuku'alofa.
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Lance Corporal Greg Crooks, 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, talks to Mr Tony Kerns of Melbourne, who later returned to Australia on a RAAF 707 aircraft.
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Lieutenant Mark Johnston, 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, and New Zealand Defence Force Sergeant Peter Sedden talk to Tongan soldier Private Brian Levai Fakahau.
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Lance Corporal Greg Crooks, 1st Batallion Royal Australian Regiment, talks to a Tongan national on the steets of Nuku'alofa.
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Lance Corporal James Long, 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, talks to Callum and Leanne Howell at Fau'amotu International Airport prior to their return to Australia on a RAAF 707 aircraft.
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Lance Corporal James Long, 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, talks to Callum and Leanne Howell at Fau'amotu International Airport prior to their return to Australia on a RAAF 707 aircraft.
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