Chief of Navy Russ Crane visit - talking to lookout

Accession Number P10039.008
Collection type Photograph
Object type Digital file
Maker Downey, Stephen
Place made At sea
Date made 18 May 2010
Conflict Iraq, 2003-2013
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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.

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