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Army helicopter pilot Lieutenant Nicole Ravell and aircrew operator Corporal Corren James, of 723 Squadron, on the flight line at HMAS Albatross. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

Helicopter trainees take wing

12/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1932 Views 0 Comments EC-135, HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron

723 Squadron is developing Navy and Army helicopter pilots and aircrew operators in a challenging course spanning nine and six

An officer from Australian Army 16th Aviation Brigade speaks to visitors about the EC-135 at the Randwick Barracks Open Day. Story by Captain Katy Manning. Photos by Private Sarah Fisher.

Australian Army News

Randwick Barracks capabilities on display

03/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1553 Views 0 Comments 16th Aviation Brigade, 17th Sustainment Brigade, Army No. 176 Air Dispatch Squadron, EC-135, Open Day, Phalanx, Randwick Barracks

Randwick Barracks received a steady flow of visitors on its first open day in many years. CAPTION: An officer from Australian

Five EC-135 helicopters conduct a fly past on completion of the Joint Helicopter School Course 012 graduation ceremony at 723 Squadron, HMAS Albatross. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

New helicopter pilots graduate

17/10/202317/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2513 Views 0 Comments EC-135, HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron

The ADF welcomed its latest aviators to the skies following their graduation from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School on

Seaman Liam Cox, from HMAS Albatross, guides eight-year-old Kira on the Navy helicopter simulator display at the Hunter Valley Airshow. Story by Flight Lieutenant Thomas McCoy. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

News Royal Australian Navy

Air show crowds get a different view of Navy

31/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1821 Views 0 Comments EC-135, HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron

Members of the public lined up in droves for the chance to hop in a simulator and experience flying a

Able Seaman Aviation Technician – Aircraft Casey Anderson assists a member of the public with a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm flight simulator inside the RAN exhibition tent the 2023 Avalon International Airshow. Story by Lieutenant Ben Willee. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

News Royal Australian Navy

Navy happy with Avalon Airshow exposure

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1618 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, EC-135, MH-60R Seahawk, Virtual Reality (VR)

Royal Australian Navy showcased technologically-advanced capabilities at the Australian International Airshow 2023 (AIA23), where Navy’s footprint included helicopters, camcopter, virtual

723 Squadron representatives get their EC-135 training helicopter ready ahead of a big weekend supporting the World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island.

News Royal Australian Navy

723 Squadron support to World Superbike Championship

12/12/202218/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1699 Views 0 Comments EC-135, HMAS Cerberus, No. 723 Squadron

Members of 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School experienced the trifecta of travel, covering air, land and sea while supporting

An Air Force C-130J Hercules at the Wings Over Illawarra air show 2022. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nicholas O’Connor. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos

RAAF wows Illawarra air-show crowds

18/11/202222/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1599 Views 0 Comments Air Force Band, Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, C-130J Hercules, DHC-4 Caribou, EC-135, F-35A Lightning II, Military Working Dogs, No. 100 Squadron, PC-21, Roulettes, Wings Over Illawarra

The might of Australian military aviation was on show at the 2022 Wings Over Illawarra Air Show, held at Shellharbour

Tickford Racing driver Thomas Randle in the front seat of an EC-135 helicopter at Mount Panorama during the Bathurst 1000. Story by Sub Lieutenant Jess Gould. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

News Royal Australian Navy

Flying in the fast lane at Bathurst

12/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1596 Views 1 Comment Bathurst 1000, EC-135, Tickford Racing

Tickford Racing driver Thomas Randle experienced a ‘hot lap’ of a different kind at the weekend at Bathurst 1000. CAPTION:

Chau Giang Phan prepares to depart for a flight in an EC-135 aircraft at HMAS Albatross. Story b y Lieutenant Commander Karen Dwyer. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy

A wish takes flight

06/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1665 Views 0 Comments EC-135, Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross, MH-60R Seahawk, No. 723 Squadron, No. 725 Squadron

The Fleet Air Arm (FAA) was privileged to grant the wish of 13-year-old Chau Giang Phan, who visited HMAS Albatross

Pacific support vessel Reliant conducts a water display in front of Sydney Harbour Bridge after a formation entry into Sydney Harbour with MV Mercator, and Multi-role Aviation Training Vessel MV Sycamore. Story by Commander Mark Massie. Photos by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Three National Support Squadron vessels visit Sydney together

26/08/202228/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1946 Views 0 Comments EC-135, National Support Squadron, No. 723 Squadron

For the first time, the National Support Squadron had an opportunity to have three of its ships in Sydney Harbour

Navy and Army pilots, remote pilot warfare officers and aircrewmen graduate from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School. Story by Sub Lieutenant Jess Gould. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Aircrew graduates receive their wings

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1779 Views 0 Comments EC-135, Navy Band, No. 723 Squadron, PC-21, Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter

The first aircrew to graduate from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School in its 70th year have received their wings

Royal Australian Navy EC-135 Aircraft from 723 Squadron conduct a fly past during the 723 Squadron Graduation Ceremony held at HMAS Albatross in Nowra. Story by Sub Lieutenant Jess Gould. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas .

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Aircrew graduates receive their wings

26/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2478 Views 0 Comments EC-135, Navy Band, No. 723 Squadron, PC-21, Tiger ARH

The first aircrew to graduate from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School in its 70th year have received their wings