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HMAS Platypus

Lieutenant Commander Michael Hickie attending a HMAS Platypus dinner. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless.
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Veteran submariner honoured on 99th birthday

13/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1591 Views 1 Comment HMAS Kuttabul, HMAS Penguin, HMAS Platypus, HMAS Sydney, Remembrance Day, Submarine

The remarkable contribution of a 99-year-old submarine commander was honoured by the Royal Australian Navy ahead of Remembrance Day. CAPTION:

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HMAS Platypus, December 1984.
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New Submarine Force memorial dedicated

18/08/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4506 Views 0 Comments HMAS Platypus

A new memorial was dedicated today in honour of Australia’s submarine service. The dedication ceremony took place on the site of

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