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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 745 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

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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 595 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

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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 541 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

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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 885 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

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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 821 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

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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 552 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

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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 800 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

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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 1222 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

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