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decommissioning

Personnel from HMAS Maitland line the upper decks to start the decommissioning ceremony at Larraykeyah Defence Precinct in Darwin on Thursday, 28 April 2022. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Carr-Gregg. Photo by Corporal Rodrigo Villablanca.
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Service ends for ‘Invincible 88’ HMAS Maitland

06/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 999 Views 0 Comments Darwin, decommissioning, HMAS Maitland, Larraykeyah Defence Precinct

HMAS Maitland has completed her service to the nation and was decommissioned at her home port of Darwin on April 28. CAPTION:

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Maritime warfare officer Sub Lieutenant Jacques de Villiers on watch on HMAS Sirius’ bridge with his father Bertus during the family cruise. Story by Sub Lieutenant Lachlan Rowe.
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Families on board for historic voyage

16/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1442 Views 0 Comments decommissioning, HMAS Sirius

HMAS Sirius departed Albany in Western Australia on November 30 with a few extra crew members. CAPTION: Maritime warfare officer

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HMAS Sydney formally farewelled

07/11/201509/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4398 Views 0 Comments decommissioning, HMAS Sydney

The Royal Australian Navy farewelled HMAS Sydney in a formal decommissioning ceremony today after more than 30 years service. General Sir Peter

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HMAS Sydney exercises Freedom of Entry

07/11/2015 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3376 Views 0 Comments decommissioning, HMAS Sydney

Past and present crew of HMAS Sydney exercised the ship’s right to Freedom of Entry in Sydney yesterday, ahead of

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