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HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER RELIEF
OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
MISSION DATE:
MISSION NUMBER:
AIRCRAFT:
PRODUCER:
© Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
20 March 2015
5444
AP-3C
92WG RAAF
DISCLAMER: This product has been produced by 92WG, RAAF for OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST. This product is not authorised to be released without permission from Headquarters Joint Operations Command, Australia.
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER RELIEF
OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED © Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
MISSION DATE:
MISSION NUMBER:
AIRCRAFT:
PRODUCER:
20 March 2015
5444
AP-3C
92WG RAAF
Areas Reported 1 – Pentecost Island
2 – Maewo Island
3 – Ambae Island
4 – Le Tangoa
5 – Epi
6 – Paama Island
7 – Ambrym Island
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DISCLAMER: This product has been produced by 92WG, RAAF for OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST. This product is not authorised to be released without permission from Headquarters Joint Operations Command, Australia.
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Pentecost Island – Sara Airfield Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST / Mission Number 5444 Date: 20 March 2015 / Agency: 92WG RAAF © Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
Sara Airfield Comment: At 0143Z, eyes on Sara Airfield, Pentecost Island. The airfield, supporting infrastructure and lines of communications from the airfield all appeared serviceable.
Pentecost Island Comment: Pentecost island in general appeared unaffected by the cyclone. Civilian vehicles were observed on roads throughout the island and all observed infrastructure appeared to be intact. Two wharfs were observed on the island but appeared unsuitable for use. All observed villages had suitable helicopter landing zones within 100m of infrastructure.
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Hand Held Imagery Frame Number: 016
DISCLAMER: This product has been produced by 92WG, RAAF for OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST. This product is not authorised to be released without permission from Headquarters Joint Operations Command, Australia.
LAT/LONG: 1528S 16809E
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Maewo Island – Marwo-Naone Airfield Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST / Mission Number 5444 Date: 20 March 2015 / Agency: 92WG RAAF © Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
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Hand Held Imagery Frame Number: 076
DISCLAMER: This product has been produced by 92WG, RAAF for OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST. This product is not authorised to be released without permission from Headquarters Joint Operations Command, Australia.
LAT/LONG: 1500S 16805E
Marwo-Naone Airfield Comment: At 0222Z, eyes on Marwo-Naone Airfield, Maewo Island. The airfield, supporting infrastructure and lines of communications from the airfield all appeared serviceable.
Maewo Island Comment: Maweo island in general appeared unaffected by the cyclone. Civilian vehicles were observed on roads throughout the islands and all observed infrastructure appeared to be intact. Numerous schools were located with children in attendance, and are assessed to be undertaking normal activities. No wharfs were observed on the island. Most villages had suitable helicopter landing zones within 100m and the remaining villages had serviceable roads connecting them.
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Ambae Island – Logana Airfield Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST / Mission Number 5444 Date: 20 March 2015 / Agency: 92WG RAAF © Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
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Hand Held Imagery Frame Number: 116
DISCLAMER: This product has been produced by 92WG, RAAF for OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST. This product is not authorised to be released without permission from Headquarters Joint Operations Command, Australia.
LAT/LONG: 1518S 16758E
Logana Airfield Comment: At 0244Z, eyes on Logana airfield, Ambae Island. The airfield, supporting infrastructure and lines of communications from the airfield all appeared serviceable. A civilian aircraft was observed on the parking apron.
Ambae Island Comment: Ambae Island in general appeared unaffected by the cyclone. Civilian vehicles were observed on roads throughout the island and all observed infrastructure appeared to be intact. Two wharfs were observed on the island and appeared serviceable. Most villages had suitable helicopter landing zones within 100m and the remaining villages had serviceable roads connecting them.
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Le Tangoa - village by airfield Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST / Mission Number 5444 Date: 20 March 2015 / Agency: 92WG RAAF © Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
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Hand Held Imagery Frame Number: 195
DISCLAMER: This product has been produced by 92WG, RAAF for OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST. This product is not authorised to be released without permission from Headquarters Joint Operations Command, Australia.
LAT/LONG: 1654S 16834E
Comment: At 0340Z, eyes on a village adjacent to Le Tangoa airfield. The village was observed to have approximately 90% destruction. Connecting roads appear partially obstructed by debris but clearable.
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Le Tangoa – village by airfield Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST / Mission Number 5444 Date: 20 March 2015 / Agency: 92WG RAAF © Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
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Hand Held Imagery Frame Number: 199
DISCLAMER: This product has been produced by 92WG, RAAF for OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST. This product is not authorised to be released without permission from Headquarters Joint Operations Command, Australia.
LAT/LONG: 1654S 16834E
Comment: At 0340Z, eyes on a village adjacent to Le Tangoa airfield. The village was observed to have approximately 90% destruction. Connecting roads appear partially obstructed by debris but clearable.
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Le Tangoa Airfield Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST / Mission Number 5444 Date: 20 March 2015 / Agency: 92WG RAAF © Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
Comment: At 0340Z, eyes on a Le Tangoa Airfield which was observed to have one light aircraft taxiing for take-off. The runway appeared suitable for rotary and fixed wing operations. The village adjacent to the airfield was again observed to have sustained significant destruction. Connecting roads appear partially obstructed by debris but clearable.
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Hand Held Imagery Frame Number: 218
DISCLAMER: This product has been produced by 92WG, RAAF for OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST. This product is not authorised to be released without permission from Headquarters Joint Operations Command, Australia.
LAT/LONG: 1653S 16833E
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Le Tangoa – unknown village Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST / Mission Number 5444 Date: 20 March 2015 / Agency: 92WG RAAF © Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
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Hand Held Imagery Frame Number: 235
DISCLAMER: This product has been produced by 92WG, RAAF for OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST. This product is not authorised to be released without permission from Headquarters Joint Operations Command, Australia.
LAT/LONG: 1654S 16834E
Comment: At 0356Z, eyes on a village observed to have approximately 90% destruction. Connecting roads appear partially obstructed by debris but clearable.
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Le Tangoa – Communications Tower Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST / Mission Number 5444 Date: 20 March 2015 / Agency: 92WG RAAF © Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
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Hand Held Imagery Frame Number: 267
DISCLAMER: This product has been produced by 92WG, RAAF for OPERATION PACIFIC ASSIST. This product is not authorised to be released without permission from Headquarters Joint Operations Command, Australia.
LAT/LONG: 1655S 16833E
Comment: At 0412Z, eyes on a downed communications tower with accompanying damaged infrastructure. A helicopter, probably civilian search and rescue, was observed touched down near the tower. It is assessed that the helicopter is possibly loading or unloading supplies.
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