Accession Number | P10039.008 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Digital file |
Maker |
Downey, Stephen |
Place made | At sea |
Date made | 18 May 2010 |
Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Chief of Navy Russ Crane visit - talking to lookout
Description
Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Russell Crane talking to a crew member on lookout during a visit aboard HMAS Parramatta. At that time the Parramatta was deployed on the 23rd rotation to Operation Slipper. On this deployment the Parramatta was under the operational control of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). CMF is a multi-national force comprised of more than 24 countries based in Bahrain, whose common aim is to increase the security and prosperity of the Persian Gulf and surrounding regions.