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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 743 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

Chief Petty Officer Matthew Thompson with his daughter Able Seaman Gemma Thompson at HMAS Albatross. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

ADF People

Dad’s Navy career inspires daughter

31/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 551 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross

Since seeing her dad leave for work in his uniform every day, Able Seaman Gemma Thompson was inspired to join

Chief Petty Officer Karl Beyer, left, the winner of best Movember moustache, along with the worst belonging to Acting Sub-Lieutenant Robbie Osborn. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Growing moustaches for men’s health

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 594 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron

Members from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School took a short break from buzzing the skies to do some buzzing

Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore David Frost, left, Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley and Commanding Officer HMAS Albatross Captain Robyn Phillips come together for the signing of the scroll. Story by Midshipman Jordan Moloney. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

News Royal Australian Navy

Preparing for a medieval tradition

12/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 862 Views 0 Comments Fleet Air Arm, Freedom of Entry, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Creswell

Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross and HMAS Creswell personnel are preparing to conduct a Freedom of Entry march through the

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 884 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

Captain Robyn Phillips, left, Petty Officer Jordon Bradshaw, Indigenous artist Kerrie Williams and Leading Seaman Callum Dawson at the Fleet Air Arm museum in Nowra. Story by Lieutenant Danielle Worthey. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Dreamtime collaboration, with a dream team

12/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 645 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, Indigenous

HMAS Albatross’ recent commission with local Indigenous artist, Aunty Kerrie Williams, celebrates a genuine community connection and respect to the

Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore David Frost, right, presents Lieutenant Ian Donovan with the Federation Star for 40 years of service at a presentation ceremony at HMAS Albatross. Story by Lieutenant Danielle Worthey. Photo: Petty Officer Justin Brown.

ADF People History

Federation Star shines upon aviation engineer

12/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 794 Views 1 Comment Federation Star, HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron, No. 817 Squadron, Sea King

Aviation engineer from HMAS Albatross Lieutenant Ian Donovan has quietly clicked over 40 years of loyal service. CAPTION: Commander Fleet Air

Royal Australian Navy Maritime Human Resources Officer Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, right, acts as Master of Ceremonies during the Pacific Partnership 2022 opening ceremony. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo supplied.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Connection to heritage

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 627 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, HMAS Cerberus, USNS Mercy, Vietnam

For Royal Australian Navy maritime human resources officer (MHRO), Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, representing the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Vietnam

Mayor of the City of Shoalhaven Amanda Findley, left, Maritime Logistics Personnel Leading Seaman Stephanie Hart and Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore David Frost, cut a cake to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the FAA. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Fleet Air Arm celebrates 75th anniversary

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 920 Views 1 Comment Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross

The Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA) hosted a black tie reception at the FAA Museum in Nowra as part of

Royal Australian Navy pallbearers carry the casket after the Service Funeral for Rear Admiral (retd) Geoffrey James Alexander Bayliss, held at HMAS Watson Chapel, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

ADF People History

Service and family – a life intertwined

08/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 990 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, HMAS Creswell, HMAS Watson

The Service Funeral of Rear Admiral (retd) Geoffrey James Alexander Bayliss, was held at the HMAS Watson Chapel on the

Leading Seamen Aircrew Michael Bennet (left) and Leading Seamen Aircrew Liam Sulley at 816 Squadron at HMAS Albatross, Nowra, after completing their rescue mission during Operation Flood Assist 2022. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

News Royal Australian Navy

Navy crew rescued family in Werrington

08/03/202210/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1402 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, MH-60R Seahawk, No. 816 Squadron (RAN), Operation Flood Assist 2022

Aircrew from Navy’s 816 Squadron assisted in a rescue, winching a woman and her two children to safety from flood

Navy Fleet Air Arm personnel at HMAS Albartros: Sub Lieutenant Stephanie Hudson, left, Lieutenant Rhianna Nelson, Sub Lieutenant Tiffany McCormack, Sub Lieutenant Grace Bonnitcha and Lieutenant Clare Nickels. Story by Midshipman Jordan Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

ADF People

Flying high over career choice

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 684 Views 0 Comments Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross, International Women's Day, MH-60R Seahawk, RIMPAC

Sitting in the front seat of a helicopter, with its cutting-edge sensor and weapon systems, is a standard day at

A AW139 helicopter operated by OPSTAR Pty Ltd at HMAS Albatross in Nowra, New South Wales. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.

News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Nowra company wins $12million contract for Navy SAR coverage

13/01/202213/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1810 Views 2 Comments HMAS Albatross

A Nowra-based business that provides search and rescue services at HMAS Albatross has signed a $12 million contract renewal to

Navy pilot Lieutenant Josh Gorrie at the Wings Over Illawarra airshow. Story by Flight Lieutenant Gerard Reed. Photo by Corporal Kylie.

ADF People

Back to where a love of flying began

16/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1177 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, MRH-90 Taipan, No. 808 Squadron, Wings Over Illawarra

Royal Australian Navy pilot Lieutenant Josh Gorrie is no stranger to the Wings Over Illawarra airshow. CAPTION: Navy pilot Lieutenant

Australian EC135T2+ in flight in Germany. © Copyright Airbus Helicopters, Christian Keller.

Australian Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

Minister looks at new HATS in Nowra

17/03/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4248 Views 0 Comments HATS, Helicopter Aircrew Training System, HMAS Albatross

Minister for Defence Marise Payne visited works in progress at HMAS Albatross today to see developments at the Navy’s and