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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 2248 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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The final RAF crew to hold operational search and rescue standby commitment in the UK: (left to right) Sergeant Doug Bowden, Flight Lieutenant Ayla Holdom, Flight Lieutenant Christian 'Taff' Wilkins and Flight Sergeant Chris Scurr. Image by Corporal Peter Devine,RAF.
New Zealand News Overseas 

Last RAF Search and Rescue mission

05/10/201516/02/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7022 Views 0 Comments RAF, Sea King, search and rescue

More than 74 years of continuous life-saving search-and-rescue operations by the Royal Air Force in the UK came to an

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