Fleet Air Arm
Association of Australia
News and Information
August 2010
2010 Annual General Meeting
Tribute to John (Shorty) Roland
July 2010
Recommissioning of 808 Squadron
135th Assault Helicopter Company Memorial
Korean War Commemoration
Scholarships Available
CPO Ken King - passing of a former shipmate
Federal Opposition pledge superannuation indexation
June 2010
Korea Vets News
May 2010
FAAAA Medallions presented at HMAS Albatross
Final version - Website history of RAN A4G and other aircraft
April 2010
New Combat Helicopters (update)
Veterans' Review Board Service Members
Australian Council of Korea Veterans Associations newsletter
FESR Navy Association Reps at MCG
March 2010
New Combat Helicopters
Military Superannuation Issues
February 2010
DFWA Criticises Taliban Payment
January 2010
Navy Bereavement Pin
Historic Medals on Display (CMDR Guy Beange)
December 2009
Natalee Johnston, Fleet Air Arm Pilot
Seahawk Support Contract
FAA Memorial Plaque Dedication
2009 Issues Paper on Welfare Topics
Passing of Robert 'Windy' Geale
November 2009
Passing of Robert 'Windy' Geale
RAN Pilot in US Service
Roll of Honour - dedication ceremony on Remembrance Day, November 11
FESR Memorial - committee moves toward national memorial
October 2009
Pension Indexation - members urged to lobby local MPs
Federal Council - reports and minutes from annual general meeting on October 3
Slipstream Magazine - latest issue has been mailed to members
Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust scholarships- applications close soon
Federal Council - presentations and decisions from annual general meeting on October 3
Roll of Honour - decision taken to establish new memorial at Nowra
September 2009
Naval Reunions - updated list
August 2009
Program for 2011 FAAAA Launceston reunion
July 2009
Maryang San Commemorative Plaque
Sycamore Helicopters Book
Korean War Memorial - veterans invited to Sydney dedication
Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT)
June 2009
850 Squadron Crest
May 2009
'Skyhawk' watch
Defence Minister Support for FAA
Website - History of RAN Jet Aircraft
Defence White Paper - Naval Aviation
April 2009
Death of Hong Kong Identity
March 2009
'Navy News' Online
Carrier Series Available for Download
February 2009
Passing of Gordon (Pancho) Walters
Sea Venom target towing
January 2009
WA Memorial Dedication
A4G Skyhawk History - material updated
December 2008
MRH90 Helicopters
Historical Website Launched
November 2008
Bereavement Pin
2008 Life Memberships
60th Reunion Photos
October 2008
Flying Officer Ray Barrey
September 2008
New blazers for Association members
August 2008
Book: Submarine Hunter - Fairey Gannet in RAN Service
Book: Australia's Navy - The First 100 Years
July 2008
John Bartels safely lands Qantas jet.
June 2008
F-111 Deseal-Reseal Inquiry
May 2008
2011 Reunion to mark Korean 60th anniversary
April 2008
A4G Skyhawk History
March 2008
New Chief of Navy - Rear Admiral Russell Crane
Air Vice-Marshal Mark Binskin
Decision to cancel Seasprite helicopter program
January 2008
Passing of Captain A.H. (Speed) Gordon
Military Superannuation Report
Naval Airman Recruits 1948 publication
December 2007
Globemaster Cargo
November 2007
Minutes, reports from the 2007 annual general meeting
October 2007
A109E helicopters providing training
Nowra to become home for ADF helicopter training school
September 2007
Navy Pilot flies Army Black Hawks
June 2007
LHD Announcement
Sea King Board of Inquiry
May 2007
Official Opening of Museum and Air Day
April 2007
Applications Open for Australian Defence Medal
March 2007
Passing of Joan Ferguson
February 2007
Pictures from reunion for Basic Air Training Courses of 1966 and 1967
September 2006
White Ensign Club - refurbished clubrooms for the FAAAA
July 2006
FAAAA Medallions Presented
Change of FESR Navy Association Leadership
Counselling for Vietnam Vets' Children Continues
January 2006
Australia Day Honours
New Amphibious Ships
Upgrade to Navy Seahawks
December 2005
Sea King revelations - Association comments
Tall Tales & True - stories from the Navy
Fly Boy, the very readable memoir of Association member Geoff Litchfield
October 2005
FAAAA Medallions of Merit
September 2005
Death of Chaplain Walter Wheeldon
June 2005
New Australian Korean Vets Body Proposed
Queen's Birthday Honours
May 2005
Car Offer for Korean Vets
April 2005
National Service for Sea King Victims
Sea King Accident
March 2005
STOVL Aircraft for Navy?
Rear Admiral Mike Hudson - report from National President
Toxic Dust Concern update.
February 2005
Vale - Bruce (Mort) Constable.
January 2005
Australia Day Honour - Frank Eyck
Dr A.T. 'Tommy' Thompson - news of his passing.
November 2004
Cmdr Guy Beange - news of his passing
Cmdre Gordon Jervis - news of his passing.
October 2004
Unveiling of FAA Commemorative Plaque
September 2004
US Navy Unit Commendations
July 2004
Unveiling of Fleet Air Arm Commemorative Plaque
May 2004
Australian Museum of Flight Submission
FAAAA Medallions Presentation - second round of awards
March 2004
Member Name Badges - Nowra supplier
Voyages to Vietnam - new book launch
February 2004
Amphibious Ships - details begin to emerge.
January 2004
Drama at Sea - Seahawk boarding party battles elements.
December 2003
Christmas Hampers - sending cheer to overseas aircrew
Sea Swap - change-overs for USN ships, aircrews
New Appointment - former pilot/instructor is Director Aerospace Combat Development.
November 2003
New Ships Projects - Defence announces details of new ship program
October 2003
Sea Fury WH587 - recollections about a restored warrior.
September 2003
Death of Bishop Geoffrey Mayne.
August 2003
Repatriation Commission - appointment of RADM Simon Harrington AM (Ret)
Bereavement, Greeting Cards
Passing of Tony Penno
July 2003
Farewell to Nev Newbold.
May 2003
Medallion Presentation.