Photo Gallery: HMCS Winnipeg comes home from fighting pirates

 

HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Esquimalt Friday following a six and a half month deployment. The ship spent two months as part of a NATO squadron fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden and took part in two major international military exercises.

 
August 21, 2009
 
 
 
HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Esquimalt following a six and a half month deployment. The ship spent two months as part of a NATO squadron fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden and took part in two major international military exercises. Waving to her dad, Darren Lemieux Petty officer 2nd class, is Mia Lemieux, 3, far left. August 21, 2009
 

HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Esquimalt following a six and a half month deployment. The ship spent two months as part of a NATO squadron fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden and took part in two major international military exercises. Waving to her dad, Darren Lemieux Petty officer 2nd class, is Mia Lemieux, 3, far left. August 21, 2009

Photograph by: Debra Brash, Times Colonist

 
HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Esquimalt following a six and a half month deployment. The ship spent two months as part of a NATO squadron fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden and took part in two major international military exercises. Waving to her dad, Darren Lemieux Petty officer 2nd class, is Mia Lemieux, 3, far left. August 21, 2009
HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Esquimalt following a six and a half month deployment. The ship spent two months as part of a NATO squadron fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden and took part in two major international military exercises. Master Corporal David Tillotson, waves a no pirates flag above the HMCS Winnipeg, from the Sea King helicopter 443 Squadron, that took part in the mission. Tillotson was awarded a commendation from the Chief of Defense Staff for his work on the missions. HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Victoria, B.C. August 21, 2009.
HMCS Winnipeg helicopter mechanic Jim McIver is greeted by his son Owen, 5, and daughter Alayna, 3 as the ship arrived in Victoria, B.C. August 21.
HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Esquimalt following a six and a half month deployment. The ship spent two months as part of a NATO squadron fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden and took part in two major international military exercises. Throngs of family and friends greeted the ship as she arrived home in Victoria, B.C. August 21, 2009.
HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Esquimalt following a six and a half month deployment. The ship spent two months as part of a NATO squadron fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden and took part in two major international military exercises. Master Corporal David Tillotson, waves a no pirates flag from the Sea King helicopter 443 Squadron, that took part in the mission. Tillotson was awarded a commendation from the Chief of Defense Staff for his work on the missions. HMCS arrived in Victoria, B.C. August 21.
HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Esquimalt following a six and a half month deployment. The ship spent two months as part of a NATO squadron fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden and took part in two major international military exercises. Waving a sign is left Samantha Kent and Keith Kent, wife and brother of Deryck Kent who was aboard the ship as it arrived in Victoria, B.C. August 21.
HMCS Winnipeg leading seaman Joe Cziki with his daugther Hailey, 2, as the ship arrived in Victoria, B.C. August 21.
Dressed as a bison Byron Rempel, Petty Officer 2nd class and his wife Shannon and daughter Jessica, 7, wave to friends and family after they arrived in Victoria, B.C. August 21.
HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Esquimalt following a six and a half month deployment. The ship spent two months as part of a NATO squadron fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden and took part in two major international military exercises. Throngs of family and friends greeted the ship as she arrived home in Victoria, B.C. August 21
HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Esquimalt following a six and a half month deployment. The ship spent two months as part of a NATO squadron fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden and took part in two major international military exercises. The fire ship and a score of boats greeted the ship as she arrived home in Victoria, B.C. August 21.
HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Esquimalt following a six and a half month deployment. The ship spent two months as part of a NATO squadron fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden and took part in two major international military exercises. Jason Fairman, 8, waves for his dad Petty Officer 2nd class Keith Fairman, as the ship arrived home in Victoria, B.C. August 21
HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Esquimalt following a six and a half month deployment. The ship spent two months as part of a NATO squadron fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden and took part in two major international military exercises. Master Corporal David Tillotson, waves a no pirates flag above the HMCS Winnipeg, from the Sea King helicopter 443 Squadron, that took part in the mission. Tillotson was awarded a commendation from the Chief of Defense Staff for his work on the missions.
HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Esquimalt following a six and a half month deployment. The ship spent two months as part of a NATO squadron fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden and took part in two major international military exercises. Sgt. Andy Gervais is greeted by wife Wawnetta as the ship arrived in Victoria, B.C. August 21.
HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Esquimalt following a six and a half month deployment. The ship spent two months as part of a NATO squadron fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden and took part in two major international military exercises. Crew and Bison Byron Rempel wave to friends and family as they arrive in Victoria, B.C. August 21.
Chris Chalmers, A-LogO, with son Maxim, 8 months and his wife Suzie.
HMCS Winnipeg arrived in Esquimalt following a six and a half month deployment. The ship spent two months as part of a NATO squadron fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden and took part in two major international military exercises. Throngs of family and friends greeted the ship as she arrived home in Victoria, B.C. August 21
HMCS Winnipeg helicopter mechanic Jim McIver is greeted by his son Owen, 5, as the ship arrived in Victoria, B.C. August 21.
 
 
 
 
 

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