Fleet Air Arm
Association of Australia
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After an absence of more than half a century, the RAN will re-commission 808 Squadron into the Fleet Air Arm at Nowra on 28th January 2011, to fly the new MRH 90 helicopters. Details. |
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It is sad to report the death on 12 August of LCDR John (Shorty) Roland, one of the four survivors of the seven pilots who graduated from the first RAN pilots' course in 1949. Details.
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A granite monolith with a dedication and history on one side and a roll of honour on the other is displayed at Fort Rucker in Alabama to recall the heroism and professionalism of the 135th Assault Helicopter Company during its joint US Army/Fleet Air Arm operations in Vietnam. Details.
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The President of the Fleet Air Arm Association, CDRE David Farthing DSC RAN (Rtd), presented FAAAA medallions of merit at HMAS Albatross on 29 April 2010 to high achievers in three Fleet Air Arm categories. Details.
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The Australian Government has given 'first pass' approval for a major project to provide the Fleet Air Arm with a new naval combat helicopter for the Navy's fleet. Details.
FAA Wall of Service
Interest continues in the Wall of Service established outside the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Nowra. Around 760 names are now included on the wall. Details.