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Dave the Dawg
02-23-2004, 06:37 PM
AKA, "The War in Iraq - ADF Operations in the Middle East in 2003".

http://www.defence.gov.au/publications/lessons_th.jpg (http://www.defence.gov.au/publications/lessons.pdf)

The report on Australian operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom was released today. Click on the image above for a PDF version of the report. Below are some of the images from the report. Many, if not most, have already appeared here, but probably months ago.


AN SAS patrol occupies a low-lying position to remain undetected by passing Iraqi's. Patrols observing enemy movements could quickly call on the support of these vehicles if required.http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204/SAS%20Patrol_lo.jpg
Click for hi-res (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204/SAS%20Patrol.jpg)


A RAAF F/A-18 aircraft refuels from a USAF KC-135 over international waters south of Basra Iraq during a combat mission over Iraq.http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204b/JPAU07APR03AG01_lo.jpg
Click for hi-res (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204b/JPAU07APR03AG01.jpg)


4RAR IZ Australian soldiers from the 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Commando) patrol and clear buildings and infrastructure in a major IRAQI airbase in western Iraq.http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204b/JPAU15APRO3JC04_lo.jpg
Click for hi-res (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204b/JPAU15APRO3JC04.jpg)


4RAR IZ Australian soldiers from the 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Commando) patrol and clear buildings and infrastructure in a major IRAQI airbase in western Iraq.http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204b/JPAU15APRO3JC06_lo.jpg
Click for hi-res (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204b/JPAU15APRO3JC06.jpg)


Australian special forces soldiers from the Special Forces Task Group continue to conduct security tasks in Western Iraq.http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204b/JPAU18APR03JC13_lo.jpg
Click for hi-res (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204b/JPAU18APR03JC13.jpg)


HMAS ANZAC firing the 5in Gun after a call for fire support from the ground during hostilities with IRAQ.
http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204b/JPAU21MAR03SW01_lo.jpg
Click for hi-res (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204b/JPAU21MAR03SW01.jpg)


Australian Army soldiers from the Townsville-based 5th Aviation Regiment provide the Coalition Forces in the Middle Eastern Area of Operation (MEAO) with a medium lift capability as they transport troops and equipment.http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204b/JPAU22APR03JC03_lo.jpg
Click for hi-res (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204b/JPAU22APR03JC03.jpg)


Australian ASLAV Crew from the security detachment based in Baghdad meet a RAAF C130 at Baghdad International Airport. Pictured is Corporal Grant Gripsky of 2nd Cavalry Regiment.http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204c/Baghdad%20Security%20Detachment/JPAU23JUN03AG10_lo.jpg
Click for hi-res (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204c/Baghdad%20Security%20Detachment/JPAU23JUN03AG10.jpg)


Sergeant Charlie Kearnan, from the Royal Australian Air Force Airfield Defence Guard detachment, patrols the Australian section of Baghdad International Airport air traffic control tower.http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204d/Operation%20Catalyst/JPAU04MAY03DH23_lo.jpg
Click for hi-res (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204d/Operation%20Catalyst/JPAU04MAY03DH23.jpg)


An Iraqi girl waves excitedly at an Australian soldier during an explosive ordinance clearance of a rocket propelled grenade in a Baghdad street.http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204d/Operation%20Catalyst/JPAU08MAY03DH25_lo.jpg
Click for hi-res (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204d/Operation%20Catalyst/JPAU08MAY03DH25.jpg)


POATA Scott Wake with wife Sarah and son Liam.http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204e/ADF%20reconstitution,%20evaluation%20and%20return%20to%20readiness/niue20030416-13_lo.jpg
Click for hi-res (http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2004/feb/230204e/ADF%20reconstitution,%20evaluation%20and%20return%20to%20readiness/niue20030416-13.jpg)

More Op Falconer imagery may be seen here: http://www.defence.gov.au/opfalconer/gallery.htm

Op Catalyst image gallery: http://www.defence.gov.au/opcatalyst/gallery.htm

scm77
02-23-2004, 06:53 PM
Great pics! woot

memphiz
02-23-2004, 08:38 PM
wow yeah great pics woot

b00n
02-23-2004, 08:43 PM
very nice, especially the first one p-)