On Patrol Afganistan

[Tiger-pie]

Here are a few shots of Australian troops on patrol, including Bushmaster and ASLAVs in a laager for the night.

Regards;

Johnsy

[Tiger-pie]

On foot through a village.

[Tiger-pie]

Trooper watches out over field as local works. I will post a some more when I have the time.

[Paul R]

Those are some awesome photos. I look forward to seeing more when you get the chance!

Regards

Paul

[Tiger-pie]

Local boy chats to trooper.

[Tiger-pie]

Trooper on foot as Bushmaster crew keep watch.

[Tiger-pie]

Engineers sweep for mines.

[Tiger-pie]

Moving down to sweep a valley area.

[Tiger-pie]

A wary look back.

[Tiger-pie]

Mud-wall alley.

[Tiger-pie]

Back out in the open.

[Tiger-pie]

Lone trooper in a vast land.

[Tiger-pie]

Australian soldier keeps watch as Dutch troops talk to villagers.

Edited March 26, 2007 by Tiger-pie

[Tiger-pie]

Keeping watch as Dutch and Australian combat engineers help with reconstruction efforts in Oruzgan Province.

[Tiger-pie]

Hearts and minds.

[Tiger-pie]

Convoy of reconstruction vehicles.

[Tiger-pie]

Weather sets in as vehicular patrol crosses valley floor.

Edited March 26, 2007 by Tiger-pie

[Paul R]

Thanks for posting these photos. What type of camera did you use? The quality and clarity are great!

[Tiger-pie]

Thanks for posting these photos. What type of camera did you use? The quality and clarity are great!

Nikon D2X.

[Tiger-pie]

Bushmasters move down a valley floor.

[Tiger-pie]

Lending a hand to move a locals tractor.

[Tiger-pie]

A shot of the Austeyr F88 with grenade launcher attatched.

[Tiger-pie]

An ASLAV watches on from a ridge above. This silouettes the vehicle, but allows it to pour down covering fire from above to aid foot patrols should they have a hot contact.

[Tiger-pie]

A well armed patrol prepares to set off on foot, under the ever present watch of either the Bushmaster and/or ASLAV.

[Tiger-pie]

Moving through another small hamlet.