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History - post WWII

FLYING STATIONS II, The Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet Air Arm 1998-2022: Book Review

David Michael · Sep 25, 2022 ·

Edited by Lieutenant Commander Desmond Woods OAM RAN Published by the RAN Fleet Air Arm in conjunction with Avonmore Books, Kent Town, South Australia 5071 ISBN 978-0-6452469-5-7 Reviewed by David ...

Occasional Paper 129: Service on the Fleet Commander’s Staff, 1964: A Personal Reflection

A.N. Other · Jan 31, 2022 ·

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Navy Birds Return to their Nest – Navy News Paper article August 1958.

David Stratton · Oct 4, 2021 ·

After a glamorous six months’ cruise in H.M A.S. Melbourne, the Air Group returned to its nest at Albatross on July 20. At 7.30 in perfect weather, 11 Sea Venoms, ...

Navy Chopper Rescues RAAF Sabre Jet Pilot

David Stratton · Oct 3, 2021 ·

Navy Chopper Rescues RAAF Sabre Jet Pilot Navy News March 1963 Another Royal Australian Navy “first” was recorded last week when one of the Navy’s new Westland Wessex helicopters went ...

Occasional Paper 122: Royal Australia Navy 75th Anniversary Celebrations, 1986: Planning

A.N. Other · Sep 25, 2021 ·

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1986 RAN Fleet Review Programme

David Stratton · Sep 8, 2021 ·

The programme is available via the following link 1986 RAN Fleet Review Programme.pdf ...

Occasional Paper 114: Rescue of Vietnamese Refugees (MG99) by HMAS Melbourne, 21 June 1981

Editorial Staff · Jun 30, 2021 ·

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Occasional Paper 116: Navy Veterans Salute the ‘Forgotten War’

Editorial Staff · Jun 30, 2021 ·

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Letter: Commander Frederick Campbell Darley RN: More News

Letter Writer · Jun 20, 2021 ·

An article by Greg Swinden appeared in the June 2017 edition of this magazine outlining the story of Commander Frederick Darley RN who played a significant part in the establishment ...

Occasional Paper 88: Gulf War: Logistics Support for RAN Ships Operation Damask: 1990-1991

Editorial Staff · Aug 26, 2020 ·

By David Michael This paper addresses the key aspects of; preparation, deployment and support for RAN units deployed for Operation Damask between August 1990 and March 1991. During this period ...

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