The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Leading Seaman Brad Duncan stands on the deck of HMAS ANZAC, alongside Victoria Quay, Fremantle, WA. Behind him can be seen some of the 2,000 people who came to welcome HMAS ANZAC and HMAS Darwin home. HMAS ANZAC [III] and HMAS Darwin left Australia for the Persian Gulf on 28 October 2002, under Operation Slipper, Australia's contribution to the international fight against terrorism, to participate in the Multinational Interception Force enforcing UN sanctions against Iraq. They were then assigned to Operation Bastille, the build-up of Australian forces against Iraq, in January 2003, and then to Operation Falconer, Australia's contribution to the war on Iraq, in March 2003.
Brass, rimmed, straight walled 5 inch naval shell case with a partially bent rim. The shell has been pantograph engraved on one side with 'CAPT P G LOCKWOOD' followed by two columns with the names of
Petty Officer James MacKenzie from HMAS Darwin is reunited with members of his family at a homecoming ceremony for HMAS ANZAC and HMAS Darwin at Victoria Quay, Fremantle, WA. HMAS ANZAC [III] and HMAS
An unidentified Leading Seaman from HMAS Darwin is reunited with relatives at a homecoming ceremony for HMAS ANZAC and HMAS Darwin at Victoria Quay, Fremantle, WA. HMAS ANZAC [III] and HMAS Darwin lef
A naval band, probably the West Australian Naval Band, plays on the quayside at Victoria Quay, Fremantle, WA, to welcome home HMAS ANZAC and HMAS Darwin. HMAS ANZAC [III] and HMAS Darwin left Australi
Friends and family await the arrival of sailors from HMAS ANZAC and HMAS Darwin at a homecoming at Victoria Quay, Fremantle, WA. Two thousand people gathered to welcome the sailors home. HMAS ANZAC [I
Friends and family await the arrival of sailors from HMAS ANZAC and HMAS Darwin at a homecoming at Victoria Quay, Fremantle, WA. Two thousand people gathered to welcome the sailors home. HMAS ANZAC [I
Friends and family wave to sailors from HMAS ANZAC and HMAS Darwin as the ships approach the quay, at a homecoming ceremony at Victoria Quay, Fremantle, WA. Two thousand people gathered to welcome the
