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Refuelling on nanna’s cookies

Published on by LCDR Helen Ward (author), CPL Nicci Freeman (photographer)

Lieutenant Ryan Cross, from 808 Squadron, HMAS Albatross, stands with the MRH90 helicopter at the Australian International Airshow, Avalon, Victoria. (photo: CPL Nicci Freeman)

Lieutenant Ryan Cross, from 808 Squadron, HMAS Albatross, stands with the MRH90 helicopter at the Australian International Airshow, Avalon, Victoria.

Navy pilot Lieutenant Ryan Cross recently made a scheduled stop in Merimbula, to refuel his MRH-90 Taipan maritime support helicopter, on the way to Avalon for the Australian International Airshow.

From Berri to the Bahamas

Published on by LCDR Helen Ward (author)

Able Seaman Aviation Technician Avionics Vanessa Issom from 725 Squadron, HMAS Albatross, cleans the Forward Looking Infra Red camera on the MH-60R 'Romeo' Seahawk helicopter, at the Australian International Airshow, Avalon, Victoria. (photo: CPL Nicci Freeman)

Able Seaman Aviation Technician Avionics Vanessa Issom from 725 Squadron, HMAS Albatross, cleans the Forward Looking Infra Red camera on the MH-60R 'Romeo' Seahawk helicopter, at the Australian International Airshow, Avalon, Victoria.

Aviation Technician Avionics Able Seaman Vanessa Issom has recently returned to Australia after completing training for Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk Romeo helicopters in the United States.

The RAN Fleet Air Arm - Ashore in Vietnam

Published on by Mr John Perryman (author)

A No 9 Squadron, UH-1D Iroquois helicopter, trailing purple smoke during an early morning flight over Nui Dat in South Vietnam. (photo: Unknown)

A No 9 Squadron, UH-1D Iroquois helicopter, trailing purple smoke during an early morning flight over Nui Dat in South Vietnam.

The Australian International Airshow 2015 pays tribute to Anzac and the heroes of military aviation.  It is the major theme of the event and as such will be the first significant observance of the Gallipoli campaign in its centenary year.  The airshow features an emotional and moving tribute to our aviators from Gallipoli to the present day. During the Australian International Airshow, Navy Daily will highlight the significant contribution of naval aviators from the First World War to the present day.

The RAN in Korea

Published on by Sea Power Centre - Australia (author)

Aerial port bow view of the aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney (III). A Fairey Firefly aircraft is on the catapult forward. Other Fireflies and Hawker Sea Furies are arranged on the flight deck further aft. (photo: Unknown)

Aerial port bow view of the aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney (III). A Fairey Firefly aircraft is on the catapult forward. Other Fireflies and Hawker Sea Furies are arranged on the flight deck further aft.

The Australian International Airshow 2015 pays tribute to Anzac and the heroes of military aviation.  It is the major theme of the event and as such will be the first significant observance of the Gallipoli campaign in its centenary year.  The airshow features an emotional and moving tribute to our aviators from Gallipoli to the present day. During the Australian International Airshow, Navy Daily will highlight the significant contribution of naval aviators from the First World War to the present day.

Admiral Sir Victor Albert Trumper Smith, AC, KBE, CB, DSC, RAN

Published on by Sea Power Centre - Australia (author)

Portrait of Admiral Sir Victor Smith as a Lieutenant (photo: Unknown)

Portrait of Admiral Sir Victor Smith as a Lieutenant

The Australian International Airshow 2015 pays tribute to Anzac and the heroes of military aviation.  It is the major theme of the event and as such will be the first significant observance of the Gallipoli campaign in its centenary year.  The airshow features an emotional and moving tribute to our aviators from Gallipoli to the present day. During the Australian International Airshow, Navy Daily will highlight the significant contribution of naval aviators from the First World War to the present day.

Australian Naval Aviators of World War I

Published on by Sea Power Centre - Australia (author)

HMAS Sydney prepares to launch a Sopwith Camel from its deck during WWI. (photo: Unknown)

HMAS Sydney prepares to launch a Sopwith Camel from its deck during WWI.

The Australian International Airshow 2015 pays tribute to Anzac and the heroes of military aviation.  It is the major theme of the event and as such will be the first significant observance of the Gallipoli campaign in its centenary year.  The airshow features an emotional and moving tribute to our aviators from Gallipoli to the present day. During the Australian International Airshow, Navy Daily will highlight the significant contribution of naval aviators from the First World War to the present day.

The RAN Fleet Air Arm

This article has photo gallery Published on by Sea Power Centre - Australia (author)

A Wessex helicopter lands aboard HMAS Sydney. (photo: Unknown)

A Wessex helicopter lands aboard HMAS Sydney.

The Australian International Airshow 2015 pays tribute to Anzac and the heroes of military aviation.  It is the major theme of the event and as such will be the first significant observance of the Gallipoli campaign in its centenary year.  The airshow features an emotional and moving tribute to our aviators from Gallipoli to the present day. During the Australian International Airshow, Navy Daily will highlight the significant contribution of naval aviators from the First World War to the present day.

HMAS Choules celebrates Australia Day

Published on by LEUT Lana Emery (author), CPOCIS Simon Bagnall (photographer)

Commanding Officer HMAS Choules, Commander Chris Aulmann (left), presents the HMAS Choules Australia Day mini-olympics shield to the winning team, the Transit Security Element. (photo: CPOCIS Simon Bagnall)

Commanding Officer HMAS Choules, Commander Chris Aulmann (left), presents the HMAS Choules Australia Day mini-olympics shield to the winning team, the Transit Security Element.

HMAS Choules ship’s company have celebrated Australia Day with sport and a barbecue while deployed on Operation RESOLUTE in northern Australian waters.

Inaugural cup remembers a shipmate

Published on by CPO Rohan Jennings (author), ABIS James McDougall (photographer)

From the left, Warrant Officer Dale Grainger, Christine Von Senden, HMAS Cerberus Ship's Warrant Officer, Warrant Officer Brendan Woodsell, OAM, Warrant Officer Robert Bohm and Mr Col Dowd at the Warrant Officer and Senior Sailors Mess golf day at the HMAS Cerberus Golf Club, Victoria. (photo: ABIS James McDougall)

From the left, Warrant Officer Dale Grainger, Christine Von Senden, HMAS Cerberus Ship's Warrant Officer, Warrant Officer Brendan Woodsell, OAM, Warrant Officer Robert Bohm and Mr Col Dowd at the Warrant Officer and Senior Sailors Mess golf day at the HMAS Cerberus Golf Club, Victoria.

The annual Warrant Officer and Senior Sailors' Mess Golf Day held at the HMAS Cerberus Golf Club, is a long standing tradition among current and ex-serving members having been established in 1953. 

Kayakers safe at sea

Published on by LEUT Kevin King (author and photographer)

Paddlers in action as seen from Navy's Bell 429 helicopter. (photo: LEUT Kevin King)

Paddlers in action as seen from Navy's Bell 429 helicopter.

Navy helicopters occasionally provide a unique safety service up and down the southern New South Wales coast, which also proves an excellent training opportunity for junior aviators.