070623-N-4124C-013 SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (June 23, 2007) – Royal Australian Navy helicopter SK-50 Shark 20 prepares to land on the flight deck of HMAS Menoura (LPA 50). Flight operations have been a constant as part of the exercise Talisman Saber 2007, where helicopters of both navies have landed on the decks of both navies to transport personnel and cargo. Talisman Saber is an Australian and joint and combined exercise designed to prepare both nations in crisis action planning and the execution of contingency operations. The exercise is meant to improve interoperabili
070623-N-4124C-013 SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (June 23, 2007) – Royal Australian Navy helicopter SK-50 Shark 20 prepares to land on the flight deck of HMAS Menoura (LPA 50). Flight operations have been a constant as part of the exercise Talisman Saber 2007, where helicopters of both navies have landed on the decks of both navies to transport personnel and cargo. Talisman Saber is an Australian and joint and combined exercise designed to prepare both nations in crisis action planning and the execution of contingency operations. The exercise is meant to improve interoperability, combat readiness and strengthen the alliance. Expeditionary Strike Group 7/Task Force 76 is the Navy’s only forward-deployed amphibious force, based in Okinawa, Japan with an operating detachment in Sasebo, Japan. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Adam R. Cole Sea King Manoora
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